Some men affect a liking <br />For the prim in face and mind, <br />And some prefer the striking <br />And the loud in womankind; <br />Wee Madge is wooed of many, <br />And buxom Kate, as well, <br />And Jennie--charming Jennie-- <br />Ah, Jennie doesn't tell! <br /> <br />What eyes so bright as Daisy's, <br />And who as Maud so fair? <br />Who does not sing the praises <br />Of Lucy's golden hair? <br />There's Sophie--she is witty, <br />A very sprite is Nell, <br />And Susie's, oh, so pretty-- <br />But Jennie doesn't tell! <br /> <br />And now for my confession: <br />Of all the virtues rare, <br />I argue that discretion <br />Doth most beseem the fair. <br />And though I hear the many <br />Extol each other belle, <br />I--I pronounce for Jennie, <br />For Jennie doesn't tell!<br /><br />Eugene Field<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/jennie/
