Author Edward Lear There was an Old Man of Dunrose, A parrot seized hold of his nose; When he grew melancholy, they said, " His name's Polly," Which soothed that Old Man of Dunrose. 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