Ogden Nash

1902-1971 / Male / American
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Just Keep Quiet and Nobody Will NoticeThere is one thing that ought to be taught in all the colleges, / Which is that people ought to be taught not to go around always making apologies. / I don't mean the kind of apologies people make when they run over you or borrow five dollars or step on your feet,
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CeleryCelery, raw / Develops the jaw, / But celery, stewed,
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Always Marry An April GirlPraise the spells and bless the charms, / I found April in my arms. / April golden, April cloudy,
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Common ColdGo hang yourself, you old M.D.! / You shall not sneer at me. / Pick up your hat and stethoscope,
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Children's PartyMay I join you in the doghouse, Rover? / I wish to retire till the party's over. / Since three o'clock I've done my best
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I Didn't Go To Church TodayI didn't go to church today, / I trust the Lord to understand. / The surf was swirling blue and white,
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Adventures Of IsabelIsabel met an enormous bear, / Isabel, Isabel, didn't care; / The bear was hungry, the bear was ravenous,
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A Drink With Something In ItThere is something about a Martini, / A tingle remarkably pleasant; / A yellow, a mellow Martini;
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Goody for Our Side and Your Side TooForeigners are people somewhere else, / Natives are people at home; / If the place you’re at
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A Word to HusbandsTo keep your marriage brimming / With love in the loving cup, / Whenever you’re wrong, admit it;
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