Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE SCHOLAR, by ANNETTE WYNNE


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THE SCHOLAR, by                    
First Line: When I was ignorant and small
Last Line: I keep my eyes tight on my book.
Subject(s): Books; Childhood Memories; Education; January; Scholarship & Scholars; Reading


WHEN I was ignorant and small
I used to have great fun all day,
But now that I am wise and tall
I must pretend I never play;
And so whenever people look
I keep my eyes tight on my book.





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