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In Other Words (1912)
Franklin P. Adams

Lines to Margaret, a Singing and Whistling Cook

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3855006In Other Words (1912) — Lines to Margaret, a Singing and Whistling CookFranklin P. Adams

Lines to Margaret, a Singing and
Whistling Cook

Woman, attend my warning; Hark to mine ultimat;Done by my hand this morning, Done in my five-room flat,Hark to this warm effusion, Ponder on what I write.This is my firm conclusion, Come to but yesternight:

Woman, respect my wishes — Can you not cease to singWhile you are washing dishes? You are an Awful Thing.Melody is not in you You are from song immune.Will you not discontinue Trying to trail a tune?

Peaceable I and lawful; Dreadful of stress and strife;But—you are worse than awful, Spoiling my Joy of Life.Here is my warning: Cop it. Ponder it con and pro.Woman, unless you stop it, ONE OF US HAS TO GO.