There was a Young Lady of Russia, Who screamed so that no one could hush her; Her screams were extreme,—no one heard such a scream As was screamed by that Lady of Russia. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Whitehaven
There was an Old Man of Whitehaven, Who danced a quadrille with a Raven; But they said, “It’s absurd to encourage this bird!” So they smashed that Old Man of Whitehaven. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Lady Of Turkey
There was a Young Lady of Turkey, Who wept when the weather was murky; When the day turned out fine, she ceased to repine, That capricious Young Lady of Turkey. Edward Lear…[Continue]
An Old Lady Of Chertsey
There was an Old Lady of Chertsey, Who made a remarkable curtsey; She twirled round and round, till she sank underground, Which distressed all the people of Chertsey. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Man Of Peru
There was an Old Man of Peru, Who watched his wife making a stew; But once, by mistake, in a stove she did bake That unfortunate Man of Peru. Edward Lear…[Continue]
An Old Man Of Madras
There was an Old Man of Madras, Who rode on a cream-colored Ass; But the length of its ears so promoted his fears, That it killed that Old Man of Madras. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Man Of Corfu
There was an Old Man of Corfu, Who never knew what he should do; So he rushed up and down, till the sun made him brown, That bewildered Old Man of Corfu. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Young Lady Whose Chin
There was a Young Lady whose chin Resembled the point of a pin; So she had it made sharp, and purchased a harp, And played several tunes with her chin. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Go Back To Sweden
There was a Young Lady of Sweden, Who went by the slow train to Weedon; When they cried, “Weedon Station!” she made no observation, But thought she should go back to Sweden. Edward Lear…[Continue]
The West
There was an Old Man of the West, Who wore a pale plum-colored vest; When they said, “Does it fit?” he replied, “Not a bit!” That uneasy Old Man of the West. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Girl Of Majorca
There was a Young Girl of Majorca, Whose Aunt was a very fast walker; She walked seventy miles, and leaped fifteen stiles, Which astonished that Girl of Majorca. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Wonderful Nose
There was a Young Lady whose nose Was so long that it reached to her toes; So she hired an Old Lady, whose conduct was steady, To carry that wonderful nose. Edward Lear…[Continue]
