The Poetry Corner

Nursery Rhyme. CCXXIII. Riddles.

By Unknown

[One leg is a leg of mutton; two legs, a man; three legs, a stool; four legs, a dog.] Two legs sat upon three legs, With one leg in his lap; In comes four legs, And runs away with one leg. Up jumps two legs, Catches up three legs, Throws it after four legs, And makes him bring back one leg.