Algernon (by: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)) Who played with a Loaded Gun, and, on missing his Sister was reprimanded by his Father. continue reading
Big Baboon, The (by: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)) The Big Baboon is found upon The plains of Cariboo: He goes about with nothing on continue reading
Birds, The (by: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)) When Jesus Christ was four years old The angels brought Him toys of gold, Which no man ever had bought or sold. continue reading
Catholic Sun, The (by: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)) Wherever the Catholic sun doth shine, There’s always laughter and good red wine. continue reading
Charles Augustus Fortescue (by: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)) The nicest child I ever knew Was Charles Augustus Fortescue. He never lost his cap, or tore His stockings or his pinafore: In eating Bread he made no Crumbs, He was extremely fond of sums, continue reading
Franklin Hyde (by: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)) Who caroused in the Dirt and was corrected by His Uncle. continue reading
Frog, The (by: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)) Be kind and tender to the Frog, And do not call him names, As "Slimy skin," or "Polly-wog," continue reading
George (by: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)) When George's Grandmamma was told That George had been as good as gold, She promised in the afternoon To buy him an Immense BALLOON. continue reading
Heretics All (by: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)) Heretics all, whoever you may be, In Tarbes or Nimes, or over the sea, You never shall have good words from me. Caritas non conturbat me. continue reading
