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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THEFT, by SAND DUNE SAGE
First Line: I slyly stole a lovely rose
Last Line: Forgot to turn the key.
Subject(s): Crime & Criminals
First Line: I slyly stole a lovely rose
Last Line: Forgot to turn the key.
Subject(s): Crime & Criminals
I slyly stole a lovely rose;
It smiled so merrily,
Because the master did not close
The garden gate, you see.
I slyly stole a lovely heart
Because it called to me;
Another one with careless art
Forgot to turn the key.
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