The Akond of Swat

by Edward Lear · 1872 · Humor & Wit
Who, or why, or what, or where, Is the Akond of Swat?
No one knows, and no one cares,
Where the Akond of Swat is at.
Is he young, or is he old?
Is he brave, or is he shy?
Is he funny, or is he cross?
Is he married, or is he single?
Does he wear a wig, or a hat?
Does he fidget, or does he stare?
Does he sing, or does he sigh?
Does he weep, or does he pray?
Where, or why, or what, or who,
Is the Akond of Swat?
No one knows, and no one cares,
Where the Akond of Swat is at.

About Edward Lear

English artist and poet, master of literary nonsense. Creator of the limerick form and beloved poems like "The Owl and the Pussycat."

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