Wordnik.com: Poetrie: An Unusual Feast

Wordnik.com: Poetrie: An Unusual Feast http://www.wordnik.com/lists/poetrie-an-unusual-feast.xml <a href="/words/Poetrie">Poetrie</a> #1. Don't you hate it when your hosts have you over for dinner... literally? The Walrus and the Carpenter by Lewis Carroll The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might: He did his very best to make The <a href="/words/billows">billows</a> smooth and brightâ€š And this was odd, because it was The middle of the night. The moon was shining <a href="/words/sulkily">sulkily</a>, Because she thought the sun Had got no business to be there After the day was doneâ€” "It's very rude of him," she said, "To come and spoil the fun!" The sea was wet as wet could be, The sands were dry as dry. You could not see a cloud, because No cloud was in the sky: No birds were flying <a href="/words/overhead">overhead</a>â€” There were no birds to fly. The Walrus and the Carpenter Were walking close at hand; They <a href="/words/wept">wept</a> like anything to see Such quantities of sand: "If this were only cleared away," They said, "it would be grand!" "If seven maids with seven mops Swept it for half a year. Do you suppose," the Walrus said, "That they could get it clear?" "I doubt it," said the Carpenter, And <a href="/words/shed">shed</a> a bitter tear. "O Oysters, come and walk with us!" The Walrus did beseech. "A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk, Along the <a href="/words/briny">briny</a> beach: We cannot do with more than four, To give a hand to each." The eldest Oyster looked at him, But never a word he said: The eldest Oyster winked his eye, And shook his heavy headâ€” Meaning to say he did not choose To leave the <a href="/words/oyster-bed">oyster-bed</a>. But four young Oysters hurried up, All eager for the treat: Their coats were brushed, their faces washed, Their shoes were clean and neatâ€” And this was <a href="/words/odd">odd</a>, because, you know, They hadn't any feet. Four other Oysters followed them, And yet another four; And thick and fast they came at last, And more, and more, and moreâ€” All hopping through the <a href="/words/frothy">frothy</a> waves, And scrambling to the shore. The Walrus and the Carpenter Walked on a mile or so, And then they rested on a rock <a href="/words/Conveniently">Conveniently</a> low: And all the little Oysters stood And waited in a row. "The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoesâ€”and shipsâ€”and <a href="/words/sealing-wax">sealing-wax</a>â€” Of cabbagesâ€”and kingsâ€” And why the sea is boiling hotâ€” And whether pigs have wings." "But wait a bit," the Oysters cried, "Before we have our <a href="/words/chat">chat</a>; For some of us are out of breath, And all of us are fat!" "No hurry!" said the Carpenter. They thanked him much for that. "A loaf of bread," the Walrus said, "Is what we <a href="/words/chiefly">chiefly</a> need: Pepper and vinegar besides Are very good indeedâ€” Now if you're ready, Oysters dear, We can begin to feed." "But not on us!" the Oysters cried, Turning a little blue. "After such kindness, that would be A <a href="/words/dismal">dismal</a> thing to do!" "The night is fine," the Walrus said. "Do you admire the view? "It was so kind of you to come! And you are very nice!" The Carpenter said nothing but "Cut us another slice: I wish you were not quite so <a href="/words/deaf">deaf</a>â€” I've had to ask you twice!" "It seems a shame," the Walrus said, "To play them such a trick, After we've brought them out so far, And made them <a href="/words/trot">trot</a> so quick!" The Carpenter said nothing but "The butter's spread too thick!" "I weep for you," the Walrus said: "I deeply sympathize." With sobs and tears he sorted out Those of the largest size, Holding his pocket-handkerchief Before his <a href="/words/streaming">streaming</a> eyes. "O Oysters," said the Carpenter, "You've had a <a href="/words/pleasant">pleasant</a> run! Shall we be trotting home again?' 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