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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE CRUEL BOY, by ELIZABETH TURNER (1755-1846) Poet's Biography
First Line: Richard is a cruel boy
Last Line: By feeling his own whip.
Subject(s): Boys; Cruelty
First Line: Richard is a cruel boy
Last Line: By feeling his own whip.
Subject(s): Boys; Cruelty
RICHARD is a cruel boy,
The people call him "Dick,"
For every day he seems to try
Some new improper trick!
He takes delight in whipping cats,
And pulling off their fur;
Although at first he gently pats,
And listens to their purr.
A naughty boy! unless he mends
He will be told to strip,
And learn how such amusement ends,
By feeling his own whip.
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