Mary had a little lamb, <br /> Its fleece was white as snow; <br />And everywhere that Mary went, <br /> The lamb was sure to go. <br /> <br />He followed her to school one day-- <br /> That was against the rule; <br />It made the children laugh and play, <br /> To see a lamb at school. <br /> <br />So the teacher turned him out, <br /> But still he lingered near, <br />And waited patiently about, <br /> Till Mary did appear. <br /> <br />Then he ran to her, and laid <br /> His head upon her arm, <br />As if he said, "I'm not afraid-- <br /> You'll keep me from all harm." <br /> <br />"What makes the lamb love Mary so?" <br /> The eager children cry. <br />"Oh, Mary loves the lamb, you know," <br /> The teacher did reply.<br /><br />Sarah Josepha Hale<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/mary-s-lamb/
