Nine Gems are held precious in our Land.
Who does not love all nine, young or old?
The Rich pick nine-fold, nine multiplied;
For the poor – nine loaves are gems nine-fold;
Tell nine girls to choose one of nine. Lo!
You’ll be perplexed to see nine perplexed.
Nine boys might choose nine girls with nine gems.
Nine greedy might take nine-fold nine births;
What if nine merchants, thieves, and monks choose..???

(A Ninette Poem)