The Poetry Corner

Another Acrostic ( In The Style Of Father William )

By Lewis Carroll

"Are you deaf, Father William!" the young man said, "Did you hear what I told you just now?" "Excuse me for shouting! Don't waggle your head" "Like a blundering, sleepy old cow!" "A little maid dwelling in Wallington Town," "Is my friend, so I beg to remark:" "Do you think she'd be pleased if a book were sent down" "Entitled 'The Hunt of the Snark?'" "Pack it up in brown paper!" the old man cried, "And seal it with olive-and-dove." "I command you to do it!" he added with pride, "Nor forget, my good fellow to send her beside" "Easter Greetings, and give her my love."