A Little Pretty Pocket-book/Hoop and Hide

by John Newbery

Hoop and Hide.

Go hide out, and hoop,
⁠Whilst I go to sleep:
If you I can't find,
⁠My Post I must keep.

Moral.

With Carefulness watch
⁠Each Moment that flies,
To keep Peace at Home,
⁠And ward off Surprize.