The Genii Forum

There once was a large egg named Mabel,
Who tried to stand but wasn't able.
But her problem, you see.
Could be solved One, Two, Three,
If you first sprinkle salt on the table.

'was unable' scans better...

in trying to stand was unable

I think the 'But' is superfluous as well.

There was a young man from Gwent...

Maybe also the 'first' should come after 'salt' and not before 'sprinkle'.