Edward Lear: Old Person of Basing

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There was an Old Person of Basing,
Whose presence of mind was amazing;
He purchased a steed,
Which he rode at full speed,
And escaped from the people of Basing.

Edward Lear: Book of Nonsense

Sept. 23, 2023, Anime V2

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