Terry D. Sutherland

ELLA MAE

Ella Mae married a popinjay
A proper dandy was he
He wore a tux for everyday
And a smoking jacket for tea

His patent shoes always shined
As did his hairless dome
Wore a toupee when he dined
He never needed a comb

A bowler hat of the finest felt
Covered his roundish head
Wore suspenders, never a belt:
Silk pajamas when he was in bed

“His only faux pas” said Ella Mae
“He never wears underwear”
“So when he tries to run and play”
“Folks just can’t help but stare”