Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TWO SIMPLE LITTLE OSTRICHES, by JULIET WILBOR TOMPKINS First Line: Now we can talk. Thank goodness, that old bore Last Line: It's simply low -- another good man gone! Subject(s): Ostriches | ||||||||
NOW we can talk. Thank goodness, that old bore Who took me out is talking business o'er With some one else. The roses were so sweet, You reckless fellow. It's such fun to meet Like ordinary friends, while no one knows Our precious secret. Do you like my clothes? They're new. You dear! I'm really looking well? Why don't you like the sleeves? They're very swell. "They're more offensive than my buzz-saw hat?" What do you mean? O Jack! How simply flat! They sha'n't keep you away, dear. Now take care! No, keep your hands at home. You've seen the Fair, Of course? They're listening, Jack. Do try to talk. I'm glad they didn't have it in New York, Aren't you? Two weeks of it was quite enough. The Ferris Wheel. You wretch! 'Twas rather rough To make me do it at all, while you sat back And howled at me. When we are married, Jack, -- O dearest, please be careful! They will guess, If you don't look less interested. Yes, yes, You know I do. Oh, dearly. By and by I'll give you three. Well, four. Will Congress try To introduce new silver laws? Don't laugh! I wish they could do something in behalf Of all the hungry people out of work. You make me do it all, you wretched shirk. Now I must leave you, dearest. Au revoir! Don't stay forever over your cigar. (THEIR VIS-A-VIS.) It's not announced, but then we know it's on. It's simply low -- another good man gone! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...BEDRAGGLED OSTRICH by TAKAMURA KOTARO A HUMBLE ROMANCE by JULIET WILBOR TOMPKINS OF COURSE by JULIET WILBOR TOMPKINS ROSALIE by JULIET WILBOR TOMPKINS UNDER TWO FLAGS by JULIET WILBOR TOMPKINS WESTERN BLOOD by JULIET WILBOR TOMPKINS |
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