Oh who is that young sinner

He produced a monumental edition of Manilius 5 vol. Join today for free! Add to list. A E Housman Follow. Oh who is that young sinner with the handcuffs on his wrists? And what has he been after that they groan and shake their fists?

And wherefore is he wearing such a conscience-stricken air? Oh they're taking him to prison for the color of his hair. Oh a deal of pains he's taken and a pretty price he's paid To hide his poll or dye it of a mentionable shade; But they've pulled the beggar's hat off for the world to see and stare, And they're taking him to justice for the color of his hair. Now 'tis oakum for his fingers and the treadmill for his feet, And the quarry-gang on Portland in the cold and in the heat, And between his spells of labor in the time he has to spare He can curse the God that made him for the color of his hair.

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