There was an Old Man of the Nile,
Who sharpened his nails with a file,
Till he cut out his thumbs,
And said calmly, 'This comes
Of sharpening one's nails with a file!'
Limerick: There Was An Old Man Of The Nile,
Edward Lear
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Limerick: There Was An Old Man Of The Nile, is a poem by Edward Lear. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.