Dorothy Parker - The Satin Dress lyrics

Needle, needle, dip and dart Thrusting up and down Where's the man could ease a heart Like a satin gown? See the stitches curve and crawl Round the cunning seams Patterns thin and sweet and small As a lady's dreams Wantons go in bright brocade Brides in organdie Gingham's for the plighted maid Satin's for the free! Wool's to line a miser's chest Crepe's to calm the old Velvet hides an empty breast Satin's for the bold! Lawn is for a bishop's yoke Linen's for a nun Satin is for wiser folk Would the dress were done! Satin glows in candlelight Satin's for the proud! They will say who watch at night "What a fine shroud!"