Some men affect a liking
For the prim in face and mind,
And some prefer the striking
And the loud in womankind;
Wee Madge is wooed of many,
And buxom Kate, as well,
And Jennie–charming Jennie–
Ah, Jennie doesn’t tell!
What eyes so bright as Daisy’s,
And who as Maud so fair?
Who does not sing the praises
Of Lucy’s golden hair?
There’s Sophie–she is witty,
A very sprite is Nell,
And Susie’s, oh, so pretty–
But Jennie doesn’t tell!
And now for my confession:
Of all the virtues rare,
I argue that discretion
Doth most beseem the fair.
And though I hear the many
Extol each other belle,
I–I pronounce for Jennie,
For Jennie doesn’t tell!
(Eugene Field)
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