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Translation Mutations: Mary Had a Little Lamb

by Ken Clinger

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The words of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" run thru translation software several times for each mutation. This was done three different times, for three different results.

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Mary had a little lamb,
Its fleece was white as snow;
And everywhere that Mary went
The lamb was sure to go.

It followed her to school one day,
Which was against the rule;
It made the children laugh and play,
To see a lamb at school.

And so the teacher turned it out,
But still it lingered near,
And waited patiently about,
Till Mary did appear.

Why does the lamb love Mary so?
The eager children cry;
Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know,
The teacher did reply.

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Mary had a lamb,
Your skin is as white as snow;
Wherever Mary goes,
The lamb is gone.

He followed her to school one day,
It is against the law;
Encouraging children to laugh and play,
He saw a lamb in the school.

Then the teacher said to him:
But it's still close,
Wait patiently,
Until Mary showed herself.

Why does the lamb love Mary so much?
Children cry a lot;
Mary wanted you to know,
The teacher replied.

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Mary had a little boy in her arms.
His fur was white as snow;
and where he was killed,
The child will definitely come out.

One day he followed her to school.
It is illegal;
Let the children laugh and play,
See the puppy at school.

And the teacher left,
But he still stayed there
and waiting patiently,
Until Mary appeared.

Why does the child love Mary so much?
Thirsty children cry;
Mary loves a child, you know,
Guru replied.

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Mary had a little lamb,
His hair is gray;
Where did Mary go?
Lamb really needs to go.

One day he followed me to school for free.
It was against the law;
It made the children laugh and play.
Seeing fruit in the classroom.

Then the teacher finished,
But it was too close,
He waited patiently.
Until Mary came.

Why do the sheep love Mary?
dear children crying;
Why, Mary loves sheep, you know.
The teacher answered honestly.

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released January 23, 2023
© Public Domain
(P)2023 Ken Clinger

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