Spare the Rod


from the ABC set Smooth Sailing II

Once there was a moonlit wedding
She said yes and he did too
When the preacher said to kiss her
In his daze he asked, "Kiss who"?

Morning glories
Morning glories
were her flowers in a batch.
After reconciliation
happy groom when
in the thatch.

After time was born a baby
Mom said coo and Dad said boo
When the baby was no longer
How it mused, "This crazy two"!

Ides of April, ides of April
quite mistaken was the date
nonetheless it took a blowtorch
cooked their brains and then
an omelette.

Bought it this toy bought it
that toy
Never ranted, raved
or screamed
Always took its side
in disputes
Never were exemplary.

Salt and pepper, salt and pepper
Seasoned to a tangy T
Now it's in the pen awaiting
Yon injection given free.

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