My anguish is sore and my comfort's brief,

And nought but blue pills can ease my grief,

(As I moan and I cry, Woe's me!)

We gorged plum-pudding and hot mince pies,

(Oh the dinner was fine to see!)

And other nameless atrocities,

The weight of which on my—bosom lies.

(And I moan and I cry, Woe's me!)

We drank dry Clicquot and rare old port,

(Oh the dinner was fine to see!)