The Outing

My Bed is like a little Bark,
    The hatch is battened down,
And in the basket cabin dark
    I sail away from Town.

Now, when they lift the lid, a scene
    Of wonder meets my eyes,
Tall waving Feather-Dusters green,
    That seem to touch the skies.

And over all the Ground is spread
    A Rug of Emerald sweet,
Most deep enough to hide my head
    And tickly to my feet.

And here's the Cow, calm-eyed stands she,
    The Genie of the Jug,
Beneath the Feather-Duster Tree,
    And eats the Emerald Rug.

Oliver Herford

Oliver Herford was born in England on December 2, 1860. He was a British-born American writer, artist, and illustrator, often referred to as 'The American Oscar Wilde' for his sharp wit and humorous works. Herford authored and illustrated many books for children and adults, contributing to magazines such as "The Criterion", "Life", and "Punch". He died on July 5, 1935, in France.

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