The oldest was simply divine.
Next came Bill named after his father
He was a joy and never a bother.
Two years later along came Jack
Who became a lawyer sharp as a tack.
Then came Ed a jolly good fellow
He is certainly mild an also mellow.
Along came Mary a beautiful baby
Who turned out to be a traveling lady.
Next came the caboose(Karl) or so they thought
Until 5 years later a little girl was wrought.
Four years later came a pleasant surprise
A boy named Tom with big brown eyes.
Last but not least came Joan
Who was treated like a princess on a throne.
There once was a family of nine
Virginia 1983
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