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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
AN INSECTARIAN, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography
First Line: I cannot wash my dog,' she said
Last Line: "may find no other home."
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Animals; Dogs; Fleas
First Line: I cannot wash my dog,' she said
Last Line: "may find no other home."
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Animals; Dogs; Fleas
"I cannot wash my dog," she said,
"Nor touch him with a comb,
For fear the fleas upon him bred
May find no other home."
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