Rosie's Relations

Rosie was young, that is young for a girl,
Rosie was sweet and fair,
But alas, was a lass, with never a beau,
Except one in her golden hair.

For her mother and sisters and aunties all said,
That young men were only delusions,
But Rosie hadn't grown to be sweet sixteen,
Without drawing her own conclusions.

 

 

 

Ma said, "Young men are Deceivers."
Pa said, "They're mostly fools."
Prim sister Bella said, " Shun each young fellow."
Aunt Ann said, "It's one of my rules."

 

 

 

Uncle Bill said, "Young sparks are conceited."
"They're artful." said cousin Prue.
Rosie said, "Tho' it's folly, I think young men are jolly."
And the baby just said, "Goo-goo."

 

 

Harry J. Rowland