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References
- ↑ Milligan, Spike (1959). Silly verse for kids. London: D. Dobson.
- ↑ "Top poetry is complete nonsense". BBC News. 10 October 1998. Retrieved 12 June 2008.
- ↑ "On the Ning Nang Nong (Good Quality)". Archived from the original on 14 December 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
- ↑ "Laureate attacks poetry teaching". BBC. 7 December 2007. Retrieved 7 December 2007.
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