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Amanita Phalloides

from Dodgy Ditties by Tony Morris

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Written after learning of the death of a woman in the West Country from death cap (Amanita Phalloides) poisoning. A cautionary tale about mushroom gathering.Sort of Latin American and mildly humorous.

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Little Amanita Phalloides,
Lingering under the trees.
Little Amanita Phalloides,
Smelling of roses in the breeze.
La-la-laa

Tempting and pale though she be,
Do not pluck her in the wood.
It will do you no good.
Her skin may be lustrous and shine
But a kiss or a bite,
Your health will decline,
La-la-laa

Little Amanita Phalloides,
Lingering under the trees.
Little Amanita Phalloides,
Smelling of roses in the breeze.
La-la-laa

You may think she’s magic
But to make soup would be tragic,
A nibble or lick and you’ll get very sick,
A night on the toilet
And bereavement cards, violet,
Will drop through your door very thick.
La-la-laa

Little Amanita Phalloides,
Lingering under the trees.
Little Amanita Phalloides,
Smelling of roses in the breeze.
La-la-laa

Claudius and Charles fell under her spell,
Emperors, each, they’ve a lesson to teach,
Don’t tango with this Amanita,
Forest Drag Queen
Her perfume so sweet, you could eat her
But, a horrible death you will meet, aah!
Yes, a horrible death you will meet, aah!
If you tango with this Amanita.
La-la-laa

Little Amanita Phalloides,
Lingering under the trees.
Little Amanita Phalloides,
Smelling of roses in the breeze.
La-la-laa

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from Dodgy Ditties, released November 13, 2014

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Tony Morris Whitby, UK

TONY MORRIS is an Own Brand Performer and Entertainer who performs his own songs and music.".
Currently running Covideo Folk Club Facebook Group.
About 200 rough and ready warts and all videos on his Facebook Profile Site, Be amazed.
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