Little Darlings
I met her in a bar in Trinidad,
a mother to the sisterhood was she -
three little girls what merry fun we had
and what sweet memories of you and me.
Madame Estrella, a tongue like a sword,
and Miss Heidi glamour puss in turn rolled
the tumbling dice on the ludo game board
with pigtails and rainbows and hearts of gold.
And sweet shy Gypsy up on Cotton Hill
wise beyond early years on me impress,
little barmaids my glass and soul did fill -
I miss your rare grace, joy, and youthfulness.
I will return so let the games begin
and for the last call at Pelican Inn.
Written: March 1993
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