Rice Pudding Poem by Alan Alexander Milne

Rice Pudding

Rating: 3.7


What is the matter with Mary Jane?
She's crying with all her might and main,
And she won't eat her dinner - rice pudding again -
What is the matter with Mary Jane?

What is the matter with Mary Jane?
I've promised her dolls and a daisy-chain,
And a book about animals - all in vain -
What is the matter with Mary Jane?

What is the matter with Mary Jane?
She's perfectly well, and she hasn't a pain;
But, look at her, now she's beginning again! -
What is the matter with Mary Jane?

What is the matter with Mary Jane?
I've promised her sweets and a ride in the train,
And I've begged her to stop for a bit and explain -
What is the matter with Mary Jane?

What is the matter with Mary Jane?
She's perfectly well and she hasn't a pain,
And it's lovely rice pudding for dinner again!
What is the matter with Mary Jane?

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Manonton Dalan 13 December 2015

mary jane always eating rice pudding must be good for health

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Ratnakar Mandlik 13 December 2015

A wonderful amusing song for children and adults as well. Thanks for sharing.10 points.

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stephen schneider 30 September 2020

I grew up with AA Milne, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too and his poetry. At age 76 I still love it, read it to my sister whO is 15 years younger than I. and my son and still recite favorites..

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Susan l. 08 August 2019

Love this poem, love rice pudding too but not everyday lol

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Bettina 28 June 2018

Do you know which book this poem is in? Thank You! :)

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Gail 10 September 2021

When We Were Very Young

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Marem 16 May 2018

Love all the A.A. Milne poems. Just made my rice pudding!

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horse girl 26 January 2018

great i want to do this poem for my school poetry festival yay

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