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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
HOSPITALITY, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography
First Line: Said a snake to a frog with a wrinkled skin
Last Line: "and a rain is coming, I'll take you in."
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Hospitality
First Line: Said a snake to a frog with a wrinkled skin
Last Line: "and a rain is coming, I'll take you in."
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Hospitality
Said a Snake to a Frog with a wrinkled skin,
"As I notice, dear, that your dress is thin,
And a rain is coming, I'll take you in."
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