Author Edward Lear There was an old man of Toulouse Who purchased a new pair of shoes; When they asked, " Are they pleasant?" ā He said, " Not at present!" That turbid old man of Toulouse. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments