with due propriety

as we remember to remark the cause
so you must give us a choice of the days
this being the boundary of proper laws

we don't expect the one who hems and haws
but understanding of the changing ways
as we remember to remark the cause

the time has come to open up the claws
and let the waiting eye simply appraise
this being the boundary of proper laws

we know too well that in the time of thaws
some matters you will have no heart to raise
as we remember to remark the cause

you think that there must be a time to pause
and give the waiting ones their due last praise
this being the boundary of proper laws

we are due at this time some loud applause
by those whose vision we had to amaze
as we remember to remark the cause
this being the boundary of proper laws