English poem
The Elf and the Bee
by Oliver Herford (1863–1935)
“Oh, Bumblebee! Bumblebee! Don’t fly so near! Or you will tumble me Over, I fear!”
“Oh, funny Elf! Funny Elf! Don’t be alarmed! I’m looking for honey, Elf. You sha’n’t be harmed.”
“Then tarry, Oh, tarry, Bee! Fill up your sack; And carry, oh, carry me Home on your back!”