Mary, Mary, Not Quite
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Poetic Form: Rhyme/Nursery
Inspired: 2024 February 14
Image: N/A
The oldest version dates from Tom Thumbs' 1744 songbook. Modern versions keeping with times, caused 'Mistress' to go dark. 'Cockle' is a seashell.
Mistress Mary sang like canary,
When they surround her stronghold,
Swiped silver bells, hid pearly shells,
And pretties weigh all in gold.
Copyright © Hilo Poet | Year Posted 2024
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