Phantasmagoria And Other Poems

By: Carroll, Lewis

"I've caught a cold," the Thing replies, "Out there upon the landing."I turned to look in some surprise, And there, before my very eyes, A little Ghost was standing He trembled when he caught my eye, And got behind a chair."How came you here," I said, "and why?I never saw a thing so shy. Come out Don't shiver there "He said "I'd gladly tell you how, And also tell you why;But" (here he gave a little bow)"You're in so bad a temper now, You'd think it all a lie."And as to being in a fright, Allow me to remarkThat Ghosts have just as good a rightIn every way, to fear the light, As Men to fear the dark.""No plea," said I, "can well excuse Such cowardice in you: For Ghosts can visit when they choose, Whereas we Humans ca'n't refuse To grant the interview."He said "A flutter of alarm Is not unnatural, is it?I really feared you meant some harm: But, now I see that you are calm, Let me explain my visit."Houses are classed, I beg to state, According to the numberOf Ghosts that they accommodate: (The Tenant merely counts as weight, With Coals and other lumber)."This is a 'one-ghost' house, and you When you arrived last summer, May have remarked a Spectre whoWas doing all that Ghosts can do To welcome the new-comer.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0863R8DLR
• ISBN13: 9798624614178
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"