The Nailbiter (Shel Silverstein)
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Some people manicure their nails, Some people trim them neatly, Some people keep them filed down, I bite 'em off completely. Yes, it's a nasty habit, but Before you start to scold, Remember, I have never ever Scratched a single soul.
咬指甲的人(谢尔. 西尔弗斯坦)
空因译
有些人修剪自己的指甲,
有些人把它们弄得整整齐齐,
有些人用小刀把它们刮得光溜溜儿,
我呢,我则用嘴巴把它们整个儿咬下来。
我承认,这是一个令人恶心的怪癖,
但在你开始骂我之前,
记住一点:到目前为止
我还从来没有刮伤过任何人的灵魂。