The Sprout and the Bean

I slept all day, I woke with distaste
And I railed, and I raved

That the difference between the sprout and the bean
It is a golden ring, it is a twisted string
And you can ask the counselor; and you can ask the king;
And they'll say the same thing; and it's a funny thing:

Should we go outside?
Should we go outside?
Should we break some bread?
Are y'interested?

And as I said, I slept as though dead
Dreaming seamless dreams of lead

When you go away, I am big-boned and fеy
In the dust of the day, and in the dirt of thе day

And the danger! Danger!
Drawing near them was a white coat
And the danger! Danger!
Drawing near them was a broad boat
And the water! Water!
Running clear beneath a white throat
And the hollow chatter
Of the talking of the Tadpoles
Who know th'outside!
Should we go outside?
Should we break some bread?
Are y'interested?