(13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990 / Cardiff / Wales)

poet Roald Dahl
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I had a little nut-tree,

I had a little nut-tree,
Nothing would it bear.
I searched in all its branches,
But not a nut was there.

'Oh, little tree,' I begged,
'Give me just a few.'
The little tree looked down at me
And whispered, 'Nuts to you.'

Submitted: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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  • Oludipe Oyin Samuel (6/2/2012 6:46:00 AM)

    Providence knows best

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  • Cynthia Buhain-Baello (3/24/2012 7:35:00 AM)

    A profound message lies underneath this poem's simplicity and the writer managed to present it excellently!

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  • Cynthia Buhain-Baello (3/24/2012 7:35:00 AM)

    A profound message lies underneath this poem's simplicity and the writer managed to present it excellently!

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