The Poetry Corner

The Rambo-Tree

By James Whitcomb Riley

When Autumn shakes the rambo-tree - It's a long, sweet way across the orchard! - The bird sings low as the bumble-bee - It's a long, sweet way across the orchard! - The poor shote-pig he says, says he: "When Autumn shakes the rambo-tree There's enough for you and enough for me." - It's a long, sweet way across the orchard. For just two truant lads like we, When Autumn shakes the rambo-tree There's enough for you and enough for me - It's a long, sweet way across the orchard. When Autumn shakes the rambo-tree - It's a long, sweet way across the orchard! - The mole digs out to peep and see - It's a long, sweet way across the orchard! - The dusk sags down, and the moon swings free, There's a far, lorn call, "Pig-gee! 'Pig-gee!" And two boys - glad enough for three. - It's a long, sweet way across the orchard. For just two truant lads like we, When Autumn shakes the rambo-tree There's enough for you and enough for me - It's a long, sweet way across the orchard.