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SING-SONG; A NURSERY RHYME BOOK: 106, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: I have a poll parrot
Last Line: Trembled for the doll.
Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina
Subject(s): Dolls; Toys


I HAVE a Poll parrot,
And Poll is my doll,
And my nurse is Polly,
And my sister Poll.

'Polly!' cried Polly,
'Don't tear Polly dolly' --
While soft-hearted Poll
Trembled for the doll.





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