There was an Old Man of Toulouse*
Who purchased a new pair of shoes;
When they asked, “Are they pleasant?” - He said, “Not at present!”
That turbid Old Man of Toulouse.
-Edward Lear: “More Nonsense, Pictures, Rhymes, Botany, Etc.” (1872), ‘One Hundred Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes,’ page 125, limerick 8
*Toulouse is a city in southern France, on the banks of the River Garonne. The city’s name is believed to be of ancient origin, derived from or meaning ‘stones and water.’ The city’s modern nickname is La Ville Rose (English: The Pink City), due to its many pink masonry buildings.
Who purchased a new pair of shoes;
When they asked, “Are they pleasant?” - He said, “Not at present!”
That turbid Old Man of Toulouse.
-Edward Lear: “More Nonsense, Pictures, Rhymes, Botany, Etc.” (1872), ‘One Hundred Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes,’ page 125, limerick 8
*Toulouse is a city in southern France, on the banks of the River Garonne. The city’s name is believed to be of ancient origin, derived from or meaning ‘stones and water.’ The city’s modern nickname is La Ville Rose (English: The Pink City), due to its many pink masonry buildings.
