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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
DIALOGUE, by ELSA F. HELFRICH
First Line: If I drink all my milk and eat my mush
Last Line: "but I will come back when it is night."
Subject(s): Children; Childhood
First Line: If I drink all my milk and eat my mush
Last Line: "but I will come back when it is night."
Subject(s): Children; Childhood
"If I drink all my milk and eat my mush,
I'll be a big boy in the morning."
"Ah littlest one, hush!
Don't leave me so, without warning!"
"When I am big I will carry a gun
And shoot at the trees!"
"Stay in my arms, little son.
Keep your soft cheek on mine.
Please!"
"No! I will walk with big feet
Further and further down the street,
Around the corner and out of sight.
But I will come back when it is night."
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