Ella Mae

Ella Mae married a popinjay

A proper dandy was he

He wore a tux for everyday

And a smoking jacket for tea

His patent shoes always shined

As did his hairless dome

Wore a toupee when he dined

He never needed a comb

A bowler hat of the finest felt

Covered his roundish head

Wore suspenders, never a belt

Silk pajamas when he was in bed

“His only faux pas” said Ella Mae

“He never wears underwear”

“So when he tries to run and play”

“Folks just can’t help but stare”

©10/1/09Terry Sutherland