X

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X was King Xerxes, whom
Papa much wished to know;
But this he could not do, because
Xerxes died long ago.


Y

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Y was a Youth, who kicked
And screamed and cried like mad;
Papa he said, "Your conduct is
Abominably bad!"


Z

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Z was a Zebra striped
And streaked with lines of black;
Papa said once, he thought he'd like
A ride upon his back.