Classic Poem

When Georgia wed one Flori-day,
Sweet Mina-Sota then he swore
He'd never flirt with Mich-again,
Nor fair Louis-anna more.

Wisconsin said New York had brought
A brand New Jersey for the bride;
While Utah brought Da-kot-a-long,
The groom put on with so much pride.

Virginia took Kentucky's arm,
And said she'd Cal-if. Pennsy would;
And not to let sweet Tenne-see,
New Hampshire kissed her 'neath her hood.

At their extensive Okla-home,
Miss Ouri spread the wedding board;
With Kans-a-sugar corn and peas,
And everything the States afford.

Ohio brought with Ala-Bam,
The pretty sisters Caroline;
Montana said: " I-ow-a call, "
And that's Wyoming got in line.

Nevada had with Ora-gone;
Said Mrs. Sippi: " I declare,
If Indi-ana wear the flag
Pray what will pretty Delaware? "

Old Massa Chu sett sail upon,
The raging Maine, with steady hand;
The D. C. steered the Ship of State,
Till Arkan-saw sweet Mary-land.

Then up Rhode Island on a bike,
While old Connecti-cut a dash;
The Territories all in coach,
And Texas mustangs under lash.

With Indian Territory yell,
Said Ida, " Ho! you girls and boys,
Sing that New Mexi-cho-rus loud —
To shout when one is Ill, annoys! "

What shall we name the baby Guam,
Said silver-tongued Nebraska?
Let's Call-'er-Ada, said Vermont,
Said Washington, " Al-ask-'er. "

Then Cuba ate a Philippine,
While Porto Rico made Salam;
The sang the Ar — I-zona played,
" Ha-wa-ii all? " said Uncle Sam!