April Is National Poetry Month
Madam's Past History
My name is Johnson –
Madam Alberta K.
The madam stands for business.
I'm smart that way.
I had a
HAIR-DRESSING PARLOR
Before
The depression put
The prices lower.
Then I had a
BARBECUE STAND
Till I got mixed up
with a no-good man.
Cause I had insurance
The WPA
Said, We can't use you
Wealthy that way.
I said,
DON'T WORRY 'BOUT ME!
Just like the song,
You WPA folks take care of yourself –
And I'll get along.
I do cooking,
Day's work, too!
Alberta K. Johnson –
Madam to you.
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