Toast To The Lassies

by Duncan Jones

Before I begin

With our dear lassies’ toast

A quick-witted tale

And then on to the roast

There once was a man

Who showed not his years

He was handsome and fit

And he faced all his fears

He reached for the moon

Found himself among stars

He could dance like a fire

And was toasted in bars

He had many lovers

And cars all to match

He was rich with no problems

A dashing good catch

When asked of his secret

He had not much to say

Just one simple line …

“It’s easy, I’m gay!”

So here’s to the lassies …

The ladies, the dames

The gems we complain about

Then give our names

This now is your toast

Your shout-out, some praise

But ye fairer beware …

Here come the clichés

You can’t drive worth a shite

But my, you’re full of direction

You can sure swing the vote

Just can’t win the election

You’ll do one little thing

Then need time for yourself

Oh I know …

You must have worked hard

Organizing that shelf

Did you know studies show

And I mean way more than maybe

That women are more able to

Nevermind, look! A baby!

Every day’s a new diet

And who doesn’t want to look fine

But it’s hard to lose weight

Drinkin’ lattes and wine

You all buy shoes that hurt

And then make a big fuss

And if ever you’re questioned

You blame it on us

With your hands full of shopping

We lads open your doors

And Jesus your closets

Have more than some stores

It matters not when it starts

You’re gonna be late

And if there’s chocolate in Hell, well

You’ll think that it’s great

You’re mad if we look

And pissed off if we don’t

And for some reason you keep thinkin’ we’ll change

But we won’t

Dear Rabbie was your supporter though

I hear well-mannered and versed

And yet even on Burns night

It’s not ladies first

Ok ... ok ...

This is all said in jest

So to prove it I’ll say

For last save the best

If ever comes the next flood

I’ll save you some space on my boat

And if you ever run for an office

You lassies all have my vote