Edward Lear

There was an Old Man with a beard,Have all built their nests in my beard!"

— Edward Lear

How pleasant to know Mr. Lear!But a few think him pleasant enough.

— Edward Lear

His mind is concrete and fastidious,His beard it resembles a wig.

— Edward Lear

Far and few, far and few,And they went to sea in a Sieve.

— Edward Lear

Calico Pie,And they never came back to me!

— Edward Lear

Calico Jam,But he never came back to me!

— Edward Lear

Who, or why, or which, or what,Is the Akond of Swat?

— Edward Lear

On the top of the Crumpetty TreeOn account of his Beaver Hat.

— Edward Lear

When awful darkness and silence reignOf the Hills of the Chankly Bore

— Edward Lear

The Pobble who has no toesHe replied, — "Fish fiddle de-dee!"

— Edward Lear

It's a fact the whole world knows,That Pebbles are happier without their toes.

— Edward Lear

Ploffskin, Pluffskin, Pelican jee!We think so then, and we thought so still!

— Edward Lear

On a little heap of Barley(But his shoes were far too tight.)

— Edward Lear

The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to seaWhat a beautiful Pussy you are!"

— Edward Lear

Pussy said to the Owl, "You elegant fowl!But what shall we do for a ring?"

— Edward Lear

Dear pig, are you willing to sell for one shillingYour ring?" Said the Piggy, "I will.

— Edward Lear

They dined on mince, and slices of quince,They danced by the light of the moon.

— Edward Lear

On the Coast of CoromandelThese were all his worldly goods.

— Edward Lear

There he heard a Lady talking,Sits the Lady Jingly Jones!

— Edward Lear

I would be your wife most gladly!For in England I've a mate.

— Edward Lear