The Poetry Corner

The Milk Jug

By Oliver Herford

The Gentle Milk Jug blue and white I love with all my soul, She pours herself with all her might To fill my breakfast bowl. All day she sits upon the shelf, She does not jump or climb-- She only waits to pour herself When 'tis my supper-time. And when the Jug is empty quite, I shall not mew in vain, The Friendly Cow, all red and white, Will fill her up again.