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