Author Edward Lear There was an Old Man on whose nose Most birds of the air could repose; — — But they all flew away — — At the close of the day, Which relieved that Old Man and his nose. 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