The Poetry Corner

Little Girlie Good Enough

By Madison Julius Cawein

Little Girlie Good Enough Lives right there across the street; Neater than a powder-puff, Yes she is, and just as sweet: Bows and ribbons on her hair, And her frock just so. Declare, Looks just like a doll, she does; Best girl that there ever was. Little Girlie Good Enough Never answers people back. Spick and span from shoe to cuff, Brighter than a brand new tack. Knows her lessons every day; Never loiters on her way: Teeth like two clean rows of pearls. She's the very best of girls. Little Girlie Good Enough Never goes with shoes untied; Never, never's rude or rough; She's her parent's joy and pride Never cries for candy, nor For the things not good for her: Hair is always combed and curled. She's the best girl in the world. Little Girlie Good Enough Never gets her dresses soiled; Never plays with mud or stuff; And her face looks like it's oiled It's so clean and shiny. She Never's even out at knee; Stockings perfect, always so. She's the best girl that I know. Little Girlie Good Enough Wish I was as good as she! Never flies into a huff, Makes a scene like you or me Only speaks when spoken to; Never talks like me and you When there's company to tea. She's a good girl; yes sir-ee. Little Girlie Good Enough I don't like you, never could. Think you're nothing but a muff, And that you are far too good. Never kissed a boy! oh my! Never played the game Hi Spy, Lost the Handkerchief, or such! You're too good to even touch. Little Girlie Good Enough, Some one's going to do for you; Going to treat you good and tough, Spatter you from head to shoe; Pull your hair and scratch your face, Send you home in great disgrace; Show you you're not up to snuff, Little Girlie Good Enough.