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St Ives

A poem by Roald Dahl

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Roald Dahl 1916–1990

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As I was going to St Ives I met a man with seven wives Said he, 'I think it's much more fun Than getting stuck with only one.'

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  1. poopoohead United States

    I am disgraced! JK

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