SING-SONG; A NURSERY RHYME BOOK: 61, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTIPoet AnalysisPoet's Biography
First Line: The dog lies in his kennel Last Line: And baby kiss me. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina
THE dog lies in his kennel, And Puss purrs on the rug, And baby perches on my knee For me to love and hug. Pat the dog and stroke the cat, Each in its degree; And cuddle and kiss my baby, And baby kiss me.