"The Spider and the Fly" and Other Poems Poem Text

"The Spider and the Fly" and Other Poems Poem Text

The Spider and the Fly

Will you walk into my parlour?' said the Spider to the Fly,

'Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy;

The way into my parlour is up a winding stair,

And I've a many curious things to show when you are there.'

Oh no, no,' said the little Fly, 'to ask me is in vain,

For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again.'

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The Sunshine

I love it, when it streameth in

The humble cottage door,

And casts the chequer'd casement shade

Upon the red-brick floor.

I love it, where the children lie

Deep in the clovery grass,

To watch among the twining roots,

The gold-green beetle pass.

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