Author Edward Lear There was an old man with a light, Who was dressed in a garment of white; He held a small candle, with never a handle, And danced all the merry long night. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 1 (1 vote) Rate Log in or register to post comments