The Poetry Corner

Oranges & Lemons

By Walter Crane

Oranges and lemons, says the bells of St. Clemen's; You owe me five farthings, says the bells of St. Martin's; When will you pay me, says the bells of Old Bailey; When I grow rich, says the bells of Shoreditch; When will that be? says the bells of Stepney; I do not know, says the great bell of Bow. Here comes a candle to light you to bed, And here comes a chopper to chop off your head.