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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
JOHN PERCY, by JOHN CAMERON AUDRIEU BINGHAM MORTON Poet's Biography
First Line: John percy / said to his nursy
Last Line: We shouldn't have honey for tea!'
Alternate Author Name(s): Beachcomber; Morton, J. B.; Morton, John Bingham
Subject(s): Milne, Alan Alexander (1882-1956); Poetry & Poets
First Line: John percy / said to his nursy
Last Line: We shouldn't have honey for tea!'
Alternate Author Name(s): Beachcomber; Morton, J. B.; Morton, John Bingham
Subject(s): Milne, Alan Alexander (1882-1956); Poetry & Poets
John Percy
Said to his nursy:
'Nursy,' he said, said he,
'Tell father
I'd much rather
He didn't write books about me.'
'Lawkamercy!'
Shouted nursy,
'John Percy,' said she,
'If dad stopped it,
If dad dropped it,
We shouldn't have honey for tea!'
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