The Ballad of King John
N ow once upon a time
(before people learned to rhyme)
there lived a large king,
who was a very fat and bulbous looking thing.
He went by the name of John,
though his hometown was Milan.
When he walked, he had a little jiggle
that made most people almost want to giggle.
It was rumored he had a long nose,
that people said could touch his tippy tip toes
though no one found out for sure,
whether this story was truth or lore.
But after reaching the ears of King John,
he was so embarrassed, and was forced to go back to Milan.
If you like to tell untruths, too,
remember the harm they can do!
So, bite your lip, and don’t gossip.
Remember King John of Milan.
N ow once upon a time
(before people learned to rhyme)
there lived a large king,
who was a very fat and bulbous looking thing.
He went by the name of John,
though his hometown was Milan.
When he walked, he had a little jiggle
that made most people almost want to giggle.
It was rumored he had a long nose,
that people said could touch his tippy tip toes
though no one found out for sure,
whether this story was truth or lore.
But after reaching the ears of King John,
he was so embarrassed, and was forced to go back to Milan.
If you like to tell untruths, too,
remember the harm they can do!
So, bite your lip, and don’t gossip.
Remember King John of Milan.
by Alex
Grade 5
Broomall, PA
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