He said "We all must toe
the line".
I said "Sorry, I must decline".
When he asked for the fourteenth time,
I knew how I had to reply.
"Sir,
What part of 'no' don't you
understand?
Is it the 'n' or the 'o'?
How did my multi-faceted answer
Miss what you needed to know?
Oh!
What part of 'no' don't you understand?
I'll clarify if I may.
I can not consent to your fervent
request.
Fat chance, nothing doin', no way."
Safe at home doin' my
own thing.
Geeky guy gave my phone a ring.
"There's a lecture on spackling".
"No, thank you", I said.
Then he told me "it starts
at eight".
"No", I begged to reiterate.
When he added he couldn't wait,
Once more I was forced to reply.
"Sir,
What part of 'no' don't you
understand?
Is it the 'n' or the 'o'?
I thought for you a simplified
answer
Couldn't be more apropos.
Oh!
What part of 'no' don't you understand?
Maybe you need a review:
I'd rather be locked in a room
with Rush Limbaugh
Then go to a lecture with you".
Christmas time's drawing
near again.
Called my parents to tell them when
They could plan to expect me in.
They said "No, we can't".
I said "Love you. I'll
see you soon".
They said "No, we'll be in Cancun".
When I mentioned my flight's at noon.
They felt compelled to reply.
"Dear,
What part of 'no' don't you
understand?
Is it the 'n' or the 'o'?
With such a pricey college degree
It's scary how little you know.
Oh!
What part of 'no' don't you understand?
What is it we didn't teach?
We'll have plenty of time to figure
it out
Alone, without you, at the beach."
"Oh!
What part of 'no' don't you
understand?
Is it the 'n' or the 'o'?
How did my multi-faceted answer
Miss what you needed to know?
Oh!
What part of 'no' don't you understand?
I'll clarify if I may.
I can not consent to your fervent
request.
Fat chance, nothing doin', no way."
Copyright 2000 Jacqueline
S. Levy
