English poem
Least Sandpiper
by Elizabeth Gordon (1866–1922)
Said Stormy Petrel: “This is fine! I do enjoy the gale called ‘line’; No matter how the storm may thicken It just suits ‘Mother Carey’s Chicken.’”
Said fussy Madam Cockatoo: “I always find enough to do; I’m such a busy, useful dame, I know these folks are glad I came.”
Parrot’s a very wise old bird, She can speak English well, I’ve heard; Laughs and says in manner jolly: “Have you a cracker for Miss Polly?”