Yes it is true

 

that long ago

children where naughty

just like you

 

in puddles they stamped

and certainly they didn’t

always wash their hands.

 

If you don’t believe me,

ask your mum and dad

 

and to be really sure,

ask also all their friends.

 

 

Illustrations, free after various examples of picture postcards

© Joke van der Ark 2012

 

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