A Flea and a Fly in a Flue di Ogden Nash A flea and a fly in a flue Were imprisoned, so what could the Said the fly, “let us flee!” “Let us fly!” said the flea. So they flew through a flaw in the
The Terrible People di Ogden Nash People who have what they want are And I wish I could afford to gath I dont’ mind their having a lot of But I do think that they damn wel But no, they insist on being steal
The Ostrich di Ogden Nash The ostrich roams the great Sahar Its mouth is wide, its neck is nar It has such long and lofty legs, I’m glad it sits to lay its eggs.
The Tale of Custard the Dragon di Ogden Nash Belinda lived in a little white ho With a little black kitten and a l And a little yellow dog and a litt And a realio, trulio, little pet d Now the name of the little black k
Common Cold di Ogden Nash Go hang yourself, you old M.D.! You shall not sneer at me. Pick up your hat and stethoscope, Go wash your mouth with laundry so I contemplate a joy exquisite 2
Look What You Did, Christopher! di Ogden Nash In fourteen hundred and ninety-two Someone sailed the ocean blue. Somebody borrowed the fare in Spa For a business trip on the boundin And to prove to the people, by act
The Shrimp di Ogden Nash A shrimp who sought his lady shrim Could catch no glimpse Not even a glimp. At times, translucence Is rather a nuisance.
To a Small Boy Standing on my Shoes While I am Wearing Them di Ogden Nash Let’s straighten this out, my litt And reach an agreement if we can. I entered your door as an honored My shoes are shined and my trouser And I won’t stretch out and read