Author Edward Lear There was an Old Person from Gretna, Who rushed down the crater of Etna; When they said, 'Is it hot?' He replied, 'No, it's not!' That mendacious Old Person of Gretna. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments