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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
LIMERICK
THE BOY STOOD ON THE BURNING DECK;
HIS FEET WERE FULL OF BLISTERS.
HE CLIMBED A LOFT, BURNED HIS PANTS RIGHT OFF
AND NOW HE WEARS HIS SISTERS'.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT IS A VERY COMICAL PERSON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PARODY
Subject headings: | 730 Lyrical Verse Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Narrative Verse |
Date learned: CA00001970