Street Criers

Street Criers written by William Henry Davies

From "The Birth Of Song", 1936

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(Written for Music)
 
When Poll stays here, her Jack goes there,
To earn their provender;
Her cries are all in Bethnal Green -
'Sweet Lavender! Sweet Lavender!
Who'll buy Sweet Lavender?'

And oft she wonders if her Jack
Enjoys a man's success;
Who cries on top of Stamford Hill -
'Young Watercress! Young Watercress!
Who'll buy Young Watercress?'

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