The Walrus and the Carpenter The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might: He did his very best to make The billows smooth and bright— And this was odd, because it was The middle of the night. The moon was shining sulkily, The sea was wet as wet could be, The Walrus and the Carpenter 66 Such quantities of sand: "If this were only cleared away, They said, "it would be grand!” In Merry "If seven maids with seven mops Do you suppose," the Walrus said, "That they could get it clear?" "I doubt it," said the Carpenter, And shed a bitter tear. "O Oysters, come and walk with us!" We cannot do with more than four, The eldest Oyster looked at him, But four young Oysters hurried up, All eager for the treat: Their coats were brushed, their faces washed, Their shoes were clean and neat And this was odd, because, you know, They hadn't any feet. Four other Oysters followed them, And yet another four; And thick and fast they came at last, The Walrus and the Carpenter Walked on a mile or so, And then they rested on a rock And all the little Oysters stood And waited in a row. "The time has come," the Walrus said, Of shoes--and ships-and sealing-wax- And why the sea is boiling hot- "But wait a bit," the Oysters cried, For some of us are out of breath, "No hurry!" said the Carpenter. "A loaf of bread," the Walrus said, Are very good indeed In Merry Mood In Merry Now, if you're ready, Oysters dear, "But not on us!" the Oysters cried, "After such kindness, that would be A dismal thing to do!" “The night is fine," the Walrus said. "It was so kind of you to come! I wish you were not quite so deaf- "It seems a shame," the Walrus said, 66 "The butter's spread too thick!" "I weep for you," the Walrus said: With sobs and tears he sorted out "O Oysters," said the Carpenter, "You've had a pleasant run! Shall we be trotting home again?" But answer came there none And this was scarcely odd, because They'd eaten every one. LEWIS CARroll. Song of the Turtle and Flamingo A lively young turtle lived down by the banks An expansively crimson flamingo! A beautiful, bouncing flamingo! Spake the turtle in tones like a delicate wheeze: "To the water I've oft seen you in go, And your form has impressed itself deep on my shell, You perfectly modeled flamingo! You tremendously 'A1' flamingo! You inex-pres-si-ble flamingo! To be sure I'm a turtle, and you are a belle, In Merry |