Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, WAR RELIEF, by OLIVER BROOK HERFORD



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First Line: Can you spare a threepenny bit'
Last Line: "to relieve the poor church mice."
Subject(s): Poverty; War


"CAN you spare a Threepenny bit,
Dear Miss Turkey," said Sir Mouse,
"For Job's Turkey's benefit?
I've engaged the Opera House!"

"Alas! I've naught to spare!"
Said Miss Turkey, "save advice,
I am getting up a Fair,
To relieve the Poor Church Mice."





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