English poem
Sammy Smith'S Sad Fate
by Mrs. Turner (1775–1846)
Sammy Smith would drink and eat, From morning until night; He filled his mouth so full of meat, It was a shameful sight.
Sometimes he gave a book or toy For apple, cake, or plum; And grudged if any other boy Should taste a single crumb.
Indeed he ate and drank so fast, And used to stuff and cram, The name they call'd him by at last Was often Greedy Sam.