Timeless

Women in times gone by did not have much to say In matters of importance or happenings of the day If a girl or woman tried to give her point of view It was considered unfeminine not quite the thing to do Her job, if she wanted one, was to look her best Some found this time consuming and have to have a rest They seem always to be writing to a relative or two Mostly gossip trying to find out who was dating who Marriage was important matchmaking in vogue The grapevine was essential to meet noblemen or rogue Who had married well or recently divorced Who had given birth was worth mentioning of course The writer of the letter told of whom she met while walking A man she thought was following her today we would call it stalking She dropped her dainty handkerchief part of her clever plan She was quite excited, being pursued by a man The letter became interesting the reader was entranced Did the man pick up the hankie or give it a casual glance The man was a gentleman who knew what to do Smiling, waving the handkerchief said "I believe this may belong to you" Dear lady what a way to meet, I would consider it a pleasure To walk with you along the street" So you see not much has changed in matters of romance Men who think they have it made with women, not a chance Women are not stupid when they have their sights set On a man who takes their eye don't take on any bet You're sure to lose if you, they choose to live with for life It is a certainty she will become your loving wife