Oliver Herford

“ Luck certainly seems to be coming your way.
In the Days of my Infancy, A I recall
Stood for Ant or for Apple or anything small.
Now A stands for Adams, Maude Adams, Hurray!
I always said A would be Famous some day. ”

“ P is for Peter
P is for Peter, and so are we all,
May he ever keep young and his Shadow stay Small.
Yet I think ’tis a pity the White House is Bann’d.
As President, Peter would simply be Grand!
[Pg 41]
[Pg 42]
Q is the Quiver
Q is the Quiver from which Tootles drew
The Arrow that nearly pierced poor Wendy through.
’Twas Peter’s Kiss Button that stopped it—Ah me!
If Kisses were Buttons—how safe they would be!
[Pg 43]
[Pg 44]
R’s for the Redskins
R’s for the Redskins, who Guarded the Cave.
What a Treat to see “Injuns” sit up and Behave! ”

“ S is the Shadow—tho’ not of much use,
You’d surely be Sorry if Yours Should get loose.
So See to your Shadow—be sure it’s on tight,
When Peter lost his he was in a sad plight.
[Pg 47]
[Pg 48]
T is for Tinker Bell
Poor Tinker Bell’s dying, Quick! say you Believe
In Fairies, that Tinker New Life may receive.
[Pg 49]
[Pg 50]
U is the Underground Home
U’s the underground home mid the roots of the trees,
Where when not slaying Pirates, the boys take their ease.
While Wendy sits mending their shirtwaists and hose,
And the Redskins above Keep watch against foes. ”