Algernon

Hilaire Belloc

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Who played with a Loaded Gun, and, on missing his Sister was reprimanded by his Father.

Young Algernon, the Doctor's Son,
Was playing with a Loaded Gun.
He pointed it towards his Sister,
Aimed very carefully, but
Missed her!
His Father, who was standing near,
The Loud Explosion chanced to Hear,
And reprimanded Algernon
For playing with a Loaded Gun.

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  • tedmehaffey

    Can't help but love the unique humour of this poem. "Aimed very carefully, but Missed her!" - really cracked me up! Just wondering, was 'Algernon' supposed to learn any lesson from this or is it just for fun? Feels like it needs a follow-up or seomthing. Dad's reaction was epic though, lol.