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I must soap my bath flannel
And scrub all I know,

I must then take a towel
And rub till I glow.

I must never be idle
And loll in my chair,

Or shout like a demon
And act like a bear.

I must lay and not fidget,
Read books and not flop!

Begin all with purpose
And know when to stop.

I must love what is noble

And do what is kind,
I must strengthen my body

And tidy my mind.

Yes, if I would be healthy
And free from all cares,

I must do all I’ve told you,
And mean all my prayers.

Word Meanings
quick on my toes: to be quick to act, think and answer; soap my bath flannel: apply
soap on a soft piece of cloth used to wash the face and body; glow: to look attractive and
somewhat shine due to good health and happiness; loll: to sit in a lazy and relaxed way;
demon: an evil spirit or a person believed to be very wicked; lay: to put oneself in a flat or
horizontal position; fidget: to keep moving the body, hands or feet because you are bored or
nervous; flop: to sit or lie down in a careless, sudden way due to tiredness; noble: honest,
full of courage and care for others; strengthen: make stronger; tidy my mind: to think in a
clear and organised (proper order) manner; free from all cares: having no troubles or worries

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