Written by: Phyllis Ann Doros
Copyright © Feb, 1963
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Madam Nhu

  My Mama’s mad at Madam Nhu.
          Now isn’t that a shame.
My Mama booed at Madam Nhu,
          Then she called her a name.

Buddhists get mad at Madam Nhu,
          And May Craig on T.V.
But Mama’s a lady, through and through.
          No egg-thrower is she!

While mobs get mad at Madam Nhu
          Having themselves a riot,
Newspapers scream and blare and spew
          Because she won’t keep quiet.

I’m not mad at Madam Nhu.
          She’s beautiful to see.
What’s all the fuss about Madam Nhu,
          And why’s Mama mad at me?
Madam Nhu -1963