Stone Soup

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MR MERRYWETHER

His tufts of beard are very hairy.

His nose is very runny.

His bitter jokes are pretty funny.

His teeth are pearly white.

He looks like he has an ounce of might.

His math is super hard.

His kids are usually tardy.

Everybody wishes he was their teacher . . .

On the day of the year he serves cupcakes and tells his bitter tales.

Analise Braddock
Analise Braddock, 9
Katonah, New York