Mary had a small ovine -
A lambkin, lambchik, lambadillo -
That followed (pursuit its design,
As a persistent peccadillo!)
All the way to school… école,
Establishment for education…
Causing there bemusement droll:
Disturbance, laughter, consternation.
There the little ones took up
(With glee, delight and childish playing)
The cry: ‘It’s supped a loving-cup
With Mary!’ - teacher’s ire defraying.
Discerning opportunity
For tutelage amidst the fuss,
Wise teacher spoke: ‘And this, for why?
‘Twas Mary’s own love moved it thus.’
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