Ringgold Wilmer Lardner Tear Poems
- 1. Declaration Of Independence
"MYSELF!" It means that you don't care
To have me lift you in your chair;
That if I do, you'll rage and tear.
... - 2. Riddles
If it's fun to take books from the bookcase,
If you really believe it's worth while
To carry them out to the kitchen
And build them all up in a pile,
... - 3. Good-by Bill
Dollar Bill, that I've held so tight
Ever since payday, a week ago,
Shall I purchase with you tonight
A pair of seats at the vaudeville show?
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