I forgot to put my skirt on
I forgot to put my skirt on
people gasped and chided
to see such immodesty
“disgraceful” one confided
“I really must agree”
another by her side said
people raised their eyebrows
and thought it rather shocking
the daisies on my panties
set all the children mocking
and singing doubtful shanties.
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I forgot to put my skirt on
the first I was aware
was when the wind blew briskly
’round parts not used to being bare
the milkman whistled friskly
ol’ postie dropped his parcels
when I showed up for work at nine
my poor boss was aghast
“what will my clients think
when they see her walking past?
it really will cause a stink.
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“she forgot to put her skirt on
intolerable!” all confessed
“it’s not allowed, quite unthinkable
to come to work undressed”
whatever the pressure you’re under
in trouble of any kind
dear folks to you is my advice
it will not enhance your standing
for people can be precise
however much is on your mind
to wear your skirt is more demanding
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