I'm wearied of wearying love, my friend, <br />Of worry and strain and doubt; <br />Before we begin, let us view the end, <br />And maybe I'll do without. <br />There's never the pang that was worth the tear, <br />And toss in the night I won't- <br />So either you do or you don't, my dear, <br />Either you do or you don't! <br /> <br />The table is ready, so lay your cards <br />And if they should augur pain, <br />I'll tender you ever my kind regards <br />And run for the fastest train. <br />I haven't the will to be spent and sad; <br />My heart's to be gay and true- <br />Then either you don't or you do, my lad, <br />Either you don't or you do!<br /><br />Dorothy Parker<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ultimatum/
