Hen-Roost Man, The

De Hen-roost Man he'll preach about Paul,
An' James an' John, an' Herod, an' all,
But nuver a word about Peter, oh, no!
He's afeard he'll hear dat rooster crow.
        An' he ain't by 'isself in dat, in dat,
        An' he ain't by 'isself in dat.

Ruth McEnery Stuart

Ruth McEnery Stuart

Ruth McEnery Stuart was a versatile American author known for her contributions to both poetry and prose. She wrote stories and poems that often depicted the life and culture of the Southern United States during the 19th century, addressing themes of race, religion, and gender. Stuart's work was well-regarded for its realism and heartfelt representation of the people and places she wrote about.

Ruth McEnery Stuart

English

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