actually
that’s my grandmother
a photo from the 1920’s
she was a Ziegfeld girl

that was way before your time
before mine
too

they were famous
you know
at least that is what i was told

a dance troupe
and i understand nudity
was part of the act
happened way back then
so did drugs
drinking and
cigarette holders
making the girls look so classy

the gay guys
in the dressing room
helped them change
their elaborate costumes
between every act
then back to parade on stage
with an air of sophistication

shocking to think
grandma was part of all that
she
so very strict
with what we said and did
who would have guessed
she had a wild side

this is fact
now
put on your favorite dancing shoes
for you
are clearly a close resemblance
to great great granny
my dear