A vase upon the mantelpiece, A ship upon the sea,
A goat upon a mountain-top Are much the same to me;
But when you mention melon jam, Or picnics by the creek,
Or apple pies, or pantomimes, I love to hear you speak.
The date of Magna Carta or The doings of the Dutch,
Or capes, or towns, or verbs, or nouns Do not excite me much;
But when you mention motor rides - Down by the sea for
Or chasing games, or chocolates, I love to hear your voice.
