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The Centipede

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The Centipede by Ogden Nash

 I objurgate the centipede, 
A bug we do not really need. 
At sleepy-time he beats a path 
Straight to the bedroom or the bath. 
You always wallop where he's not, 
Or, if he is, he makes a spot.

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