There was an Old Man of the Nile,
Who sharpened his nails with a file,
Till he cut out his thumbs,
And said calmly, 'This comes
Of sharpening one's nails with a file!'
More verses by Edward Lear
- Limerick: There Was An Old Man With A Gong
- Limerick: There Was An Old Person Of Dutton
- Limerick:There Was An Old Man At A Casement
- Limerick: There Was An Old Sailor Of Compton
- Limerick: There Was An Old Person Of Buda