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