You Just Had To Ask! Poem by Nellie Isabelle Steward Cooper

Someone imbued of considerable distinction and rank
Was quite injudiciously asked-what do you think?

Whispering - (I do respectfully convey-
I know far more than they)

Pointing thence with denunciatory digit

Yes that cost-plus-ill defined gathering
of buffoons-fools-knaves and ne'er do wells
why their number-it just swells
and swells and swells!

And as for me you can plainly see I am just one
but I do have a son and a wife (not a spouse)
and an elegant house
commute here and there go everywhere-
all done with great fervor and flair

The voice continues this way and that
(oh, yes we do have a cat)
for an interminable time-

the weather's just fine!

Such 'conversation' becoming more tortuous
a - monologue - or shall we just say a trifle one sided
as the endearing expression is said -
drones on - and - on - and - on in the head

Did I mention the incessant campaign
night after night - with no ending in sight?

They give us the news - while expressing their views
is the election unfair - do you really care?

What cheerleaders wear! - That's why we stare! - Pink underwear!
Yackety - yack, convertibles are back- buying clothes off the rack
don't blow your stack! ! !

Twas all very nice for a pleasant short time,
but that pleasant short time has so quickly passed by
Now a word in edgewise is what I shall try
as I just as respectfully - say my cordial
bye-bye......