Edward Lear - Limerick: There was an old man who felt pert

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There was an old man who felt pert
When he wore a pale rose-coloured shirt.
When they said 'Is it pleasant?'
He cried 'Not at present--
It's a little to short -- is my shirt!'

Edward Lear

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