3/25/2009

Kipling's Ladys

We have seen better days & worn better hats,
spoken brilliant words to smitten diplomats;

We've paraded down the Strand & dazzled it with style
we've argued for our pound of flesh & won our golden mile.

We have had better courage & won better wars
rescuing dinner parties from old British bores.

We've lit the stove of scandal & helped the flame of love
We have given timid Cupid many a gentle shove.

We've laughed through rain & sung the Season through.
scorning High Society when scorn was due.

London, don't you miss us, exiled out here?
But soon we'll be returning. Milliners beware!

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