Under The Lamp-Shade

Under the Lamp Shade

Sitting under the lamp shade

With a short story book,

Torn and tatty and the form of an oval spade

This is the picture of a lass with a rare look.

A beautiful lady, sitting like a spouse,

With a cup in her hand at dawn.

Looking carefree and at ease in the house,

Behind which is seen a field of corn.

Wearing a large Spanish straw hat,

Perhaps she is going out swearing and cursing.

Or it could be a tit for a tat,

As her husband left earlier without warning.

There's no room now for a tell tale,

As is fast approaching doom.

But the husband returns from the dale,

With a huge gift for her bedroom.

Surprisingly happy, she is also hilarious,

Accepting the precious gift from the mountain peaks.

He is equally happy and feeling glorious,

Plants a sweet kiss to her rosy cheeks.

Lekhram