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The Germ

Ogden Nash

A mighty creature is the germ,
Though smaller than the pachyderm.
His customary dwelling place
Is deep within the human race.
His childish pride he often pleases
By giving people strange diseases.
Do you, my poppet, feel infirm?
You probably contain a germ.

Added: 29 Aug 2001 | Last Read: 9 Feb 2010 5:52 PM | Viewed: 7178 times

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