TOBACCO LEAVES 



The trees rejoice in a stem and bole, 

 For the King of the Forest's like old King 



Cole; 



And the hedges as well the practice suits, 

 For they all of them boast their briar 



roots. 



Smoking, in short, is loved by all 

 The works of nature both great and 



small 

 Down to the very small grub, to be 



brief, 



You'll find he is given to rolling a leaf. 

 So why shouldn't I, 

 As here I lie 



On my back to the bank all those defy 

 Who fain would the pleasant plant decry? 



Fun. 



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