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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
FICKLE, by BURGES JOHNSON Poet's Biography
First Line: New dolly, you are very sweet!
Last Line: I re'lize, now, that she was plain.
Subject(s): Children; Dolls; Toys; Childhood
First Line: New dolly, you are very sweet!
Last Line: I re'lize, now, that she was plain.
Subject(s): Children; Dolls; Toys; Childhood
New dolly, you are very sweet!
With lips, an' teeth, an' truly hair!
And you can bend your hands an' feet,
Instead of sprawling here an' there.
And you can close your eyes up tight,
Instead of staring, day an' night.
I am so very proud of you
I know now just how mother feels,
When I am dressed my nicest, too,
And there is company to meals.
Us mothers take a lot of pride
In pretty children at our side.
I think I'll call you Anna Belle,—
You must n't let it make you vain,—
Or maybe you are Lady Nell;
My rag-doll's name was only Jane.
I hope she won't feel bad, but—well—
I re'lize, now, that she was plain.
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