Oh oysters come and walk with us the Walrus did beseech
A pleasant walk a pleasant talk along the briney beach
We cannot do with more than four to give a hand to each.
The eldest Oyster looked at him but never a word he said
The eldest Oyster winked his eye and shook his heavy head
Meaning to say he did not choose to leave the oyster bed
But four young oysters hurried up all eager for the treat
Their coats were brushed their faces washed their shoes were clean and neat
And this was odd because they hadn't any feet

The Walrus and the Carpenter were walking close at hand
They wept like anything to see such quantities of sand
If this were only swept away they said it would be grand
If seven maids with seven mops swept it for half a year
Do you suppose the Walrus said, that they could get it clear?
I doubt it, said the Carpenter, and shed a bitter tear.