Ah! how I wish my ditties
Had all sweet flowers been,
I'd send them as a posy
To my heart's beauteous Queen!

Ah! how I wish my ditties
Had all been kisses sweet;
I'd send them all in secret,
My love's soft cheeks to greet!

Ah! how I wish my ditties
Had all been little peas!
I'd make a fine pease-porridge
That could not fail to please!