Miss T.

Miss T.

It's a very odd thing—

….As odd as can be—

That whatever Miss T. eats

….Turns into Miss T.;

Porridge and apples,

….Mince, muffins, and mutton,

Jam, junket, jumbles—

….Not a rap, not a button

It matters; the moment

….They're out of her plate,

Though shared by Miss Butcher

….And sour Mr. Bate,

Tiny and cheerful,

….And neat as can be,

Whatever Miss T. eats

….Turns into Miss T.

By Walter de le Mare