Scandal

The ladies and the gentleman
are gathered all around,
the women in their petticoats,
the men all in brown.
The butler doesnt make a sound,
as he sets out the tea,
But he hears the murmurs swelling,
like a mighty sea.
The maid goes about her business,
but pauses by the door,
and peeks through the keyhole.
The nurse puts the children to bed,
so their innocent eyes dont see,
the scandal that has arisen,
by the garden's gate.
The whispers are rushing,
down by the servants quarters,
even the stable-boy knows,
that in the evening hours,
a mystery was uncovered.

Lady Mathilda and her lover,
lay in each others arms,
asleep in the garden,
their minds dreaming up yarns.
They dreamt they were together,
as happy as could be,
then they were awoken,
By the whole household,
dear me!

The news spread far and wide,
the scandal could not be contained,
a marriage was arranged,
but the bride and groom smiled,
for a pretty match was being made.

Oh, what scandal!
The bride and groom kissed
not even giving the priest time,
To finish reading the vows!

And now you can see,
a scandalous couple as never was,
they have ten children and a horse,
they live in the country
they obey all the laws.

But oh, what scandal! was whispered here and there,
A couple in love!
Oh dear me, oh my, just look there!

*Supposed to be funny, more like silly, I guess, but I enjoyed writing it!