The Show

Tipsy Tilda struts the streets,
falling down for those she meets.
First to her knees and then she flays
with hat and scarves of macramé.

Her saucy sidekick Selma Sup
yells, “Save the Whales!” and holds out cup
with fingerless glove and outstretched arm,
a toothless grin and charlatan charm.

A façade for all their fans to see
offered with fawning facsimile.
Drop a dime in Cadger’s Cup
so Tilda and Selma can bow and drink up.