To The Weaker Sex

Only a child asks a woman why she is crying,

And only a devil doesn't.

It is a fool's errand to ask a woman what she is thinking,

But a deadly mistake to believe that her silence means she isn't.

"It's all right, darling."

Please. It's filed away.

"I don't mind, darling."

You'll pay and pay and pay.

What do women want?

Do you need a map and both hands, with Sherlock Holmes trailing behind?

Really, sir,

I promise you, sir

It's not that hard to find.

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