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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE WISE CHILD, by GOTTHOLD EPHRAIM LESSING Poet's Biography
First Line: How plain your little darling says 'mamma'
Last Line: Has not yet taught the pretty dear to fib.
Subject(s): Children; Childhood
First Line: How plain your little darling says 'mamma'
Last Line: Has not yet taught the pretty dear to fib.
Subject(s): Children; Childhood
How plain your little darling says "Mamma,"
But still she calls you "Doctor," not "Papa."
One thing is clear: your conscientious rib
Has not yet taught the pretty dear to fib.
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