Simple Simon wrote a poem

But it wasn't fair;

No one read poor Simon's poem,

Was there no-one there?

But a friend who saw the poem,
Said you come with me
Simple Simon, post your poem,
For Poets' Pub to see.

Simple Simon wrote a poem
Hereby hangs the tale

He showed the poets what he'd written,

That plan could not fail.

Simple Simon wrote a book
It was no weighty missal;
He liked his new friends very much,
They liked his book a little.[1]
Little mishaps they'd forgive
and read his books right through
Simple Simon loves the pub and
Bids you all adieu![2]