Classic Poem

Ribands & pigs,
Helmets & Figs,
Set him a jigging & see how he jigs.

Chimnies & Wings,
Sailors & Rings,
Set him a singing & hark how he sings!

Rainbows & Knives
Muscles & Hives
Set him a driving & see how he drives!

Houses & Kings
Whiskers & Swings
Set him a stinging & see how he stings—

Herons & Sweeps
Turbans & Sheeps,
Set him a weeping & see how he weeps

Eagles & pears,
Slippers & Bears,
Set him a staring & see how he stares!

Tadpoles & Tops,
Teacups & Mops,
Set him a hopping & see how he hops!

Teapots, & Quails,
Snuffers & snails,
Set him asailing & see how he sails!

Mitres & beams,
Thimbles & Creams,
Set him a screaming & hark! how he screams!

Lobsters & owls,
Scissors and fowls,
Set him a howling & hark how he howls!—

Saucers & tops,
Lobsters & Mops,
Set it a hopping, & see how he hops!

Hurdles & Mumps
Poodles & pumps
Set it a jumping & see how he jumps

Trumpets & Guns
beetles & buns—
Set him a running & see how he runs

Puddings & beams
Cobwebs & creams
Set him a screaming & hear how he screams!

Cutlets & eyes—
Swallows & pies
Set it a flying & see how it flies

Watches & Oaks,
Custards & Cloaks
Set him a poking & see how he pokes

Volumes & Pigs
Razors & Figs,
Set him a jigging & see how he jigs—

Pancakes & Fins
Roses & Pins
Set him a grinning & see how he grins!

Scissors & Fowls,
Filberts & Owls
Set him a howling & see how he howls—

Blackbirds & ferns,
Spiders & Churns,
Set it a turning & see how it turns

Wafers & Bears,
Ladders & Squares,
Set him a staring & see how he stares!

Tea Urns & Pews,
Muscles & Jews,
Set him a mewing and hear how he mews—

Sofas & bees,
Camels & Keys
Set him a sneezing & see how he'll sneeze!

Bonnets, & Legs,
Steamboats & Eggs,
Set him a begging & see how he begs.

Houses & Kings,
Oysters & Rings
Set him a singing & see how he sings!

Rainbows & Wives
Puppies & Hives,
Set him a driving & see how he drives!

Thistles & Moles,
Crumpets & Soles—
Set it a rolling & see how it rolls!

Gruel and prawns,
Bracelets & Thorns,
Set him a yawning & see how he yawns!