by Walter De la Mare (1873 - 1956)

Miss T.
Language: English 
It's a very odd thing -----
  As odd as can be ---
That whatever Miss T. eats
  Turns into Miss T.;
Porridge and apples,
  Mince, muffins and mutton,
Jam, junket, jumbles ----
  Not a rap, not a button
It matters; the moment
  They're out of her plate,
Though shared by Miss Butcher
  And sour Mr. Bate;
Tiny and cheerful,
  And neat as can be,
Whatever Miss T. eats
  Turns into Miss T.

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This text was added to the website: 2007-04-25
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Word count: 69