I heard a hornet with a cornet
make a terrible noise.

Beneath the moon it buzzed a tune
and scared away the boys.

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Stick around with Monday
However bad it smells,
Keep a hanky close at hand
And ring upon your bells.

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Out in space
you’ll find your face
soon breaks up into smiles,
but please hold tight
or you will find
you’ve floated many miles.

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Be like a giant
who’s never reliant
on others to see over trees.
Just say what you see
and see what you say
and never get dirt on your knees.

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Be a thief
and catch a leaf
before it turns to gold.
Keep it safe
all your life
and spend it when you’re old.

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Stand on your hand
as the rain pours down
and your nose will surely flood.

But open your mouth
to let it wash out
and you’ll soon be covered in mud

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