Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, STREET CRIERS, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES


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First Line: When poll stays here, her jack goes there
Last Line: Who'll buy young watercress?'
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Music & Musicians; Singing & Singers; Songs


When Poll stays here, her Jack goes there,
To earn their provender;
Her cries are all in Bethnal Green —
'Sweet Lavender! Sweet Lavender!
Who'll buy Sweet Lavender?'

And oft she wonders if her Jack
Enjoys a man's success;
Who cries on top of Stamford Hill —
'Young Watercress! Young Watercress!
Who'll buy Young Watercress?'





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