Winkelman Von Winkel is the wisest man alive,
He Knows that one and one make two, and two and three make five;
He knows that water runs down hill, that the sun sets in the west,
And that for winter weather wear, one’s winter clothes are best;
In fact, he does not mingle much with common folk around,
Because his learning is so great—his wisdom so profound.
Clara Odell Lyon.
TEN LITTLE COOKIES
Ten little cookies, brown and crisp and fine—
Grandma gave Baby one; then there were nine.
Nine little cookies on a china plate—
Betty took a small one; then there were eight.
Eight little cookies, nice and round and even—
The butcher boy ate one; then there were seven.
Seven little cookies, much liked by chicks—
The old hen ate one, then there were six.
Six little cookies, when grandma went to drive—
Betty had another one; then there were five.