WE took our work, and went, you see,
To take an early cup of tea.
We did so now and then, to pay
The friendly debt, and so did they,
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Thus having brought it to a close, In great good-humour we arose. Indeed, 'twas more than time to go, Our boy had been an hour below. a great poem. tony
A few facets of human nature wonderfully brought out in this poem dealing with day to day life.Congrats on poem of the day.
Lovely gossipy poem. The rhymes just make you want to read the next line to see what rhymes with what and before you know it you ve read the poem not matter how long. Enjoyed the poem and the gossip
An early cup of tea! ! ! ! Taking care of things. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.