Friday, October 16, 2015

Jack Frost



Jack Frost is sneakin’ round us,
     All ready for the fray;
He comes out in the evenin’,
     But hides behind the day.
He’s got his pinchers with him,
     An’ they are sharp an’ new;
He’s tryin’ uv his durndest
     To git a whack at you.

     Jack Frost, Jack Frost,
              Do not be so bold;
     Jack Frost, Jack Frost
              Keep away your cold.
     Daddy wants to farm it
              Mammy wants to scold;
     Jack Frost, Jack Frost,
              Keep away your cold

He’s pryin’ at the winders,
     He’s on the kitchen floor;
He’s in amongst the jellies,
     Behind the pantry door.
He’s waiting with his wipins
     Wherever mortal goes;
He’s bitin’ uv your fingers,
     He’s dancin’ on your nose.

     Jack Frost, Jack Frost,
              Leave us for a while;
     Jack Frost, Jack Frost
              Keep beyond the stile.
     Maidens wanter linger
              By the garden patch;
     Jack Frost, Jack Frost,
              Don’t break up a match.


Oct. 20, ‘09




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