The Duke most deeply regrets
That his present weakened state
He can no longer fully appreciate
Court ladies of admirable assets— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) March 22, 2019
The Duchess collects on all debts
And wins more than her share of the bets
Placed by ladies peering through their lorgnettes
At young men in quartets and quintets
Wagering on who’ll first get caught in passion’s nets— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) March 23, 2019
Her blandishments were rather tentative
But I took them as representative
Of awe at meeting a scion of a noble breed
So I kept my courting stately
And it has only lately
Given way to the usual raw passion, urge, and need— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) March 23, 2019