There was an old person of Paxo
Which complained when the fleas bit his back so,
But they gave him a chair
And impelled him to swear,
Which relieved that old person of Paxo.
More verses by Edward Lear
- Limerick: There Was An Old Person Of Bangor
- Limerick:There Was A Young Lady Of Parma
- Limerick: There Was An Old Person Of Mold
- Limerick: There Was An Old Person Of Chili
- Limerick: There Was An Old Person Of Basing