The “When” Poems

When searching press or magazine

     To catch a moment’s bliss,

You’re sure to find some poem there

     Which reads about like this:

“When Mabel Trips Across the Street”,

     “When Mollie Mounts Her Wheel”;

“When Susie Seats Herself To Play”,

     “When Stella Starts to Squeal”.

“When Celia Comes Upon the Stage”,

     “When Helen Has a Beau”;

“When Sophie Skates Upon the Ice”,

     “When Sallie Start to Sew”.

“When Mother Makes a Johnnycake”,

     “”When Polly Pours the Tea”;

“When Father Shaves His Stubbly Face”,

     “When Susie Smiles at Me”.

“When Grandma Winds Her Ball of Yarn”,

     “When Patience Packs Her Trunk”;

“When Sammy Spins His Brand New Top”,

     “When Father Slays a Skunk”.

“When Ezra Eats Pie With a Fork”,

     “When Charlotte Chews Her Gum”;

“When Uncle Henry Comes From Town”,

     “When Baby Sucks His Thumb”.

“When Rachel Rakes the Meadow Hay”,

     “When Baby Bumps His Crown”;

“When Willie Wears His Trousers First”,

     “When Reuben Comes to Town”.

And so it goes from day to day,

     No matter which you buy,

A daily sheet or magazine,

     “When” poems greet your eye.

March 6, 1901