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THE WUZZY WASPS
OF WASPERTON
(EXTRACT)
The wuzzy wasps of Wasperton
Are buzzingroundthe pears
Andchoosingalltheripeones —
Theythinkthe orchard’stheirs.
Daphne Lister
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THE WASP
Whentheripe pears droop heavily,
Theyellow wasphumsloudandlong
His hotand drowsysu m mersong.
A yello w fla me he see ms to be,
When dartingsuddenlyfro m high
Helights wherefallen peacheslie.
Yellowandblack —thistinything’s
Atigersoulonelfin wings.
Willia m Sharp
