Versos English David Starr Jordan Bean Soup

English poem

Bean Soup

by (1851–1931)

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Bean soup is bad! It makes me mad When mother gives such stuff to me. But when I pour It on the floor I'm just as happy as I can be. When Mother spanks I give her thanks, Because I know 'tis good for me. A happy Boy Am I. O Joy! What time my Daddy paints for me!