Edward Lear

Edward Lear
Was on the gear
It’s plain for all to see

A pussy and owl
That incredible fowl
How could he write such poetry?

What drugs he had
Or was he mad?
That’s a madness I’d like to be

So, I say my dears
We need more Edward Lears
To save us from this insanity.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Allison Avatar
February 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
What a fun poem and I cant agree with you more that we definitely need more humour and lear style wit! hugs Jan xx
Andrews Avatar
February 25, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Thank you, Jan.
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