Of busy Bees,
      And sparkling Eyes,
Of billowy Seas
      Ruled by the Wise.
Of shady El-ms,
      And mourning Yews,
And noisy Ohs,
      Which you must Ex-cuse.
Of blooming Peas,
      A measuring Ell,
And some so smart
      They the rest Ex-cel.

Of singing Jays,
      And vexing Tease,
Questioning "Why"
      And languid Ease
Of fragrant Tea,
      And hairy Cue,
With debtors who drawl out
      "I--Owe--You."
And En-vy, who makes
      You grumble and fret,
Together compose
      The Alphabet.