The Pony
Once 2 is 2,
Here's a pony for you;
Two 2s are 4,
But be careful the more,--
THREE 2s are 6,
For perhaps pony kicks;
FOUR 2s are 8,
And if so we must wait,
FIVE 2s are 10,
Till he's trained by the men;--
Six 2s are 12,
Before trusting ourselves,
SEVEN 2s are 14,
To ride him out sporting;
EIGHT 2s are 16,
But we can be fixing
NINE 2s are 18,
His food while we're waiting;
TEN 2s are 20,
Oh, yes, give him plenty,--
ELEVEN 2s are 22,
For then he will be gentle to--
TWELVE 2s are 24,
Us who feed and pet him more.