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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ALAS!, by FRANKLIN PIERCE ADAMS Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: I cannot write the old jokes
Last Line: And I haven't got the files.
Alternate Author Name(s): F. P. A.
Subject(s): Humor; Jokes; Writing & Writers
First Line: I cannot write the old jokes
Last Line: And I haven't got the files.
Alternate Author Name(s): F. P. A.
Subject(s): Humor; Jokes; Writing & Writers
I CANNOT write the old jokes,
The cranks and wanton wiles,
Because I can't remember 'em,
And I haven't got the files.
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