Kind of an Ode to Duty por Ogden Nash O Duty, Why hast thou not the visage of a Why displayest thou the countenanc conscientious organizing spinster That the minute you see her you ar
Winter Complaint por Ogden Nash Now when I have a cold I am careful with my cold, I consult a physician And I do as I am told. I muffle up my torso
Old Men por Ogden Nash People expect old men to die, They do not really mourn old men. Old men are different. People loo At them with eyes that wonder when People watch with unshocked eyes; 1
The Camel por Ogden Nash The camel has a single hump; The dromedary, two; Or else the other way around. I’m never sure. Are you?
I Didn’T Go to Church Today por Ogden Nash I didn’t go to church today, I trust the Lord to understand. The surf was swirling blue and whi The children swirling on the sand. He knows, He knows how brief my s
A Tale of the Thirteenth Floor por Ogden Nash The hands of the clock were reachi In an old midtown hotel; I name no name, but its sordid fam Is table talk in hell. I name no name, but hell’s own fla
Biological Reflection por Ogden Nash A girl whose cheeks are covered wi Has an advantage with me over one
What’s the Use? por Ogden Nash Sure, deck your limbs in pants, Yours are the limbs, my sweeting. You look divine as you advance . . Have you seen yourself retreating?
I Didn't Go to Church Today por Ogden Nash I didn’t go to church today, I trust the Lord to understand. The surf was swirling blue and whi The children swirling on the sand. He knows, He knows how brief my s
The Perfect Husband por Ogden Nash He tells you when you’ve got on t And helps you with your girdle wh