Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, POLITENESS, by ELIZABETH TURNER (1755-1846)


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First Line: Good little boys should never say
Last Line: "and, ""yes, ma'am,"" to a lady."
Subject(s): Boys; Etiquette; Manners; Courtesy


GOOD little boys should never say
"I will," and "Give me these";
O, no! that never is the way,
But "Mother, if you please."

And "If you please," to Sister Ann
Good boys to say are ready;
And, "Yes, sir," to a Gentleman,
And, "Yes, ma'am," to a Lady.





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