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Thread #2245 Message #2796679
Posted By: GUEST,William
26-Dec-09 - 09:56 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Christmas Day in the Workhouse
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Christmas Day in the Workhouse
Twas Christmas day in the Workhouse The paupers gathered for their repastpoke a veteran of the Khyber Pass Parson to bless them all
The meagre dinner was eaten In sullen cleneaniest Seated on benches heard
The Beadle in waistcoat and hose Bellowed for order "Tis time to thank the parish". Afore you gets your pudding
Up spoke a a battle scarred veteran of the Khyber Pass We do not want your Christmas pudding You can shove it up your Arse.
This has a resemblance to Kipling's version which remains a vague memory of my grandfather's recitation.