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Three blind mice, three blind mice,

See how they run, see how they run!

They all ran after the farmer's wife,

Who cut off their tails with a carving knife,

Did you ever see such a thing in your life,

As three blind mice?

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Reminds me of this gem from Robert Burns' poem To a Mouse, 1786. >>> "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry” >>> - Robert Burns - >>> (January 25, 1759 – July 21, 1796)

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Um, you've rather translated that from the broad Scots. It really has to be recited in a strong Scottish accent :) http://www.robertburns.org.uk/Assets/Poems_Songs/toamouse.htm

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Kind of difficult for a German to recite in Scottish brogue --- but the original poem is wonderful. Thank you John.

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Not easy for an Englishman either :)

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