Alas, alack!

B. Crist

Ann, Ann!

Come! quick as you can!

There's a fish that

talks

In the frying pan!

Out of the fat,

As clear as glass,

He put up his mouth

And moaned "Alas!"

Oh, most mournful,

"Alas, alack!"

Then turned to his sizzling

And sank him back.