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Algernon

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Who played with a Loaded Gun, and, on missing his Sister was reprimanded by his Father.     Young Algernon, the Doctor's Son,     Was playing with a Loaded Gun.     He pointed it towards his Sister,     Aimed very carefully, but     Missed her!     His Father, who was standing near,     The Loud Explosion chanced to Hear,     And reprimanded Algernon     For playing with a Loaded Gun.

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"Who played with a Loaded Gun, and, on missing his Sister was reprimanded by his Father...."

Exploring the themes of classic, Hilaire Belloc delivers a powerful performance in "Algernon"... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...

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