DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

“MYSELF!” It means that you do n't care

To have me lift you in your chair;

That if I do, you'll rage and tear.

“MYSELF!” It means you do n't require

Assistance from your willing sire

In eating;‘ twill but rouse your ire.

“MYSELF!” It means when you are through

That you do n't want your daddy to

Unseat you, as he used to do.

Time was, and not so long ago,

When you were carried to and fro

And waited on, but now? No! No!

You'd rather fall and break your head,

Or fill your lap with cream and bread

Than be helped up or down, or fed.