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Jack Sprat and wife Mary, lived in a glory of lemony, chiffon days; Like maroon birds keep on singing, until the sunset, orange phase. They were comfy and happy, like a picnic in lavish, emerald grass; And had a black dog and a calico cat, like red Mars making a pass. While Jack was a large man, his beloved wife, contrarily, was tiny. They gardened after church on Sundays, as sweet time went slyly. At the mauve hour of dinner, they enjoyed each other's company, As well as a single glass of wine, while the animals played clumsily. February fawned over early flowers, smiling fondly into sun's face; As friends came in feathered hats and finery, through jaded grace. Floating fuchsia clouds were frilly, in futuristic times of red sunset; And family visited the fun hours. Moon pearls were not falling yet! They lived in the house of amenity, like living with ones most loved; And a fireside welcomed evenings, under skies with dyes smudged. Swift, strawberry seasons were somewhat surprising, and sudden, On their street of purple sage. Redbirds visited by striking dozens. Noteworthy navy blue twilights brought nearby neighbors, laughing; And new night was bejeweled with stars, that were forever flashing. Frolicksome freesias were in full boom, in pretty, prismatic colors, In dusky days of dandelion delight, when sun rays crept in shutters. Rainbow eucalyptus trees enchanted, as if glossing skies had fallen; When 'strangler figs' wreaked crime after crime, noted by red robin. Jack Sprat and Mary received bad news, within months of each other! The doctor placed Jack on a strict diet, so his health would not suffer. And Mary, who was undernourished, was told to eat more, and often! She and Jack vowed to obey doctor's orders, like tonic rains of Austin. Jack began to eat less and lose weight, and Mary made tasty meals; And gained weight and hale vigor, like when purple sun's colors peel. 'Jack Sprat could eat no fat. His wife could eat no lean. And so between them both, you see, They licked the platter clean.'</center
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