Classic Poem

This is Autograph number one,
The first of a dozen I've just begun.

This is Autograph number two,
Written, my lady, express for you.

This is Autograph number three,
Warranted genuine. Signed by me.

This is Autograph number four.
Shouldn't you think it would be a bore?

This is Autograph number five, —
Fifth of a dozen — if I survive.

This is Autograph number six.
(You pays your money and takes your picks.)

This is Autograph number seven.
(More than half of 'em done, thank heaven!)

This is Autograph number eight.
" Fond of writing 'em? " Pas si bête!

This is Autograph number nine.
It is, and it isn't, both yours and mine.

This is Autograph number ten.
Six volumes written with this same pen.

This is Autograph number eleven.
Warranted his by whom 'tis given.

This is Autograph twelfth and last.
What is so pleasant as trouble past?