Author Edward Lear There was a Young Lady of Parma, Whose conduct grew calmer and calmer; When they said, 'Are you dumb?' She merely said, 'Hum!' That provoking Young Lady of Parma. 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