The Shrimp by Ogden Nash A shrimp who sought his lady shrim Could catch no glimpse Not even a glimp. At times, translucence Is rather a nuisance.
The Abominable Snowman by Ogden Nash I’ve never seen an abominable snow I’m hoping not to see one, I’m also hoping, if I do, That it will be a wee one.
Morning Prayer by Ogden Nash Now another day is breaking, Sleep was sweet and so is waking. Dear Lord, I promised you last ni Never again to sulk or fight. Such vows are easier to keep
No Doctor’s Today, Thank You by Ogden Nash They tell me that euphoria is the well, today I feel euphorian, Today I have the agility of a Gre Victorian. Yes, today I may even go forth wi
The Octopus by Ogden Nash Tell me, O Octopus, I begs Is those things arms, or is they l I marvel at thee, Octopus; If I were thou, I’d call me Us.
The People Upstairs by Ogden Nash The people upstairs all practise b Their living room is a bowling all Their bedroom is full of conducted Their radio is louder than yours, They celebrate week-ends all the w
I’Ll Get One Tomorrow by Ogden Nash Barber, barber, come and get me; Hairy torrents irk and fret me. Hair and hair again appears; And climbs like ivy round my ears. Hair across my collar gambols;
Lines to Be Embroidered on a Bib or the Child Is Father of the Man, But Not for Quite a While by Ogden Nash So Thomas Edison Never drank his medicine; So Blackstone and Hoyle Refused cod-liver oil; So Sir Thomas Malory
Children's Party by Ogden Nash May I join you in the doghouse, R I wish to retire till the party’s Since three o’clock I’ve done my To entertain each tiny guest; My conscience now I’ve left behin
