English poem
Goslings
De purty yaller goslin's say: "Oh, what--oh, what's de use! When Mama say, 'Come, walk dis way An' ac' jes like a goose!' Oh, what's de use--oh, what's de use? I's boun' to grow a noddle, Like every goosey, goosey, goose, An' waddle, waddle, waddle!
"But Mama say: 'Don't talk dat way! Come, waddle like a mild goose, F'om side to side, wid proper pride-- Not like a woodsy wild goose! Dey's plenty use--dey's plenty use! Come, git yo' education! See how to waddle an' tote yo' noddle Accordin' to yo' station!'"