The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

ON THE LAND OF MARS
WHERE THE BABIES SMOKE CIGARS
EVERY PUFF THEY TAKE
IS ENOUGH TO KILL A SNAKE
WHEN THE SNAKES ARE DEAD
THEY PUT ROSES IN THEIR HEADS
WHEN THE ROSES DIE
THEY PUT DIAMONDS IN THEIR EYES
WHEN THE DIAMONDS BREAK
THAT'S THE END OF 1948

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT WAS TOLD THIS RHYME/SONG BY HER GRADE SCHOOL SISTER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN

Date learned: 11-00-1987 ; 11-00-1987