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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
JACK AND ROGER, by BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
First Line: Jack, eating rotten cheese, did say
Last Line: And with the self-same weapon, too!
Variant Title(s): Impromptu
Subject(s): Smells; Odors; Aromas; Fragrances
First Line: Jack, eating rotten cheese, did say
Last Line: And with the self-same weapon, too!
Variant Title(s): Impromptu
Subject(s): Smells; Odors; Aromas; Fragrances
Jack, eating rotten cheese, did say,
"Like Samson I my thousands slay.'
"I vow', quoth Roger, "so you do,
And with the self-same weapon, too!
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