THE RIVEN.
Mb Po« possessed a raven, Calling him—‘for rhyme’s sake—shaven % Also, calling him a “ craven”That’s a word that rankles. Or a bust it used to sit, And declined to move or flit; While raj raven does—to wit Cornea and knips my ankles. Now that bird of Mr Poe Seemed oao word alone to know, Which became uncommon slow After: several verses. “Nevermore," was all, you see. It remarked to Mr P.: While my raven oft says “ d,” Joined with various curses. But his raven could not claim Any sort of Christian name, Dike another known to fame— You'll in Dickens find it. So I’ve christened my sad rip With a name of fellowship— Call him Edgar Allan GripBat he doesn’t mind It.
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume II, Issue 172, 29 April 1874, Page 3
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123THE RIVEN. Bay of Plenty Times, Volume II, Issue 172, 29 April 1874, Page 3
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