I am an ancient lady Cross-legged upon a dais, Reading of Cleopatra, Lesbia, Phryne and Thais. I am sedate in measure, Old enough not to regret, Licking a sugared almond, Mincing a mild cigarette. Often I pause to ponder -- Goodness, who's shaking the dais? Surely not Cleopatra, Lesbia, Phryne or Thais. |