Carmine was born at a very young age And since then, he has become a very old sage He has said he was told That this means, that he has become smarter and old He lived in Brooklyn N.Y. a good part of his life Until he met Mary Jo, his loving wife It was during this time That he would write his thoughts in rhyme He has done this for a long time His children’s poems were very few Numbering only two Little children, he has said, he wrote them especially for you He wants you kiddies to enjoy his rhyme In learning your numbers and having a good time