In this poem, spring has arrived and the world is full of mud and puddles. The balloon man whistles in the distance, calling children to come out and play. Eddie, Bill, Betty and Isbel come running from their games to enjoy the wonders of springtime.

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2. in Just- spring when the world is mud-luscious

3. the little lame balloonman whistles far and wee

4. and eddieandbill come running from marbles

5. and piracies and it’s spring

6. when the world is puddle-wonderful

7. the queer old balloonman whistles far and wee and bettyandisbel come dancing

8. from hop-scotch and jump-rope and it’s spring and the goat-footed

9. balloonMan whistles far and wee

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