to Dorothy

i'm not a perfect lady,

i don't get down to Debussy

nor do i have china cups of tea.

my face so sweet and youthful?

let me be truthful,

i am only me.

i walk around unkempt,

and i wake up at 3.

i listen to songs like

"BBHMM", occasionally.

i can't afford to shop at H&M

but S&M sounds interesting.

i got my education from Madonna

and Sophie Tucker,

and i'm sure, if needed,

i'd commit crimes of the first degree.

i don't go to cotillions,

and my idea of coming out

happened when i was 13.

oh, i could tell you the world,

but it'd be meaningless.

for i must confess,

you'll never know me.

today i hate pineapple

but i might like it in the morning.