Author Edward Lear There was an old man who felt pert When he wore a pale rose-coloured shirt. When they said 'Is it pleasant?' He cried 'Not at present-- It's a little to short -- is my shirt!' 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 Reviews Post review No reviews yet. Log in or register to post comments