Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, READ A BOOK A WEAK, by HELEN S. MORSE


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READ A BOOK A WEAK, by                    
First Line: If I were king of zululand, a grand and noble sheik
Last Line: But I take some minutes every day and read a book a week.
Subject(s): Books; Reading


If I were king of Zululand, a grand and noble Sheik,
I'd have one hobby all my own and read a book a week.

Were I a mermaid of the sea and dwelt in caverns deep,
I'd have a cozy in a rock and read a book a week.

Were I a spirit of the air, my lodge a mountain peak,
I'd sit on clouds on sunny days and read a book a week.

Were I a dame of ample means with home my friends would seek,
I'd try to influence everyone to read a book a week.

If I could head a Woman's Club with members bold or meek,
I'd make the slogan of my term to read a book a week.

Were I the head of C. L. U., I'd on the common speak;
I'd send the last man to his work and read a book a week.

Were I the leader of the land, a Harding, so to speak,
I'd set the pace for every man and read a book a week.

But I'm a maid of tender years, must work that I may eat,
But I take some minutes every day and read a book a week.





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