Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE COMING WOMAN, by MARY WESTON FORDHAM First Line: Just look, 'tis a quarter past six, love Last Line: Exist, without a man cook. Subject(s): Housekeeping; Women's Rights; Feminism | ||||||||
Just look, 'tis a quarter past six, love - And not even the fires are caught; Well, you know I must be at the office - But, as usual, the breakfast 'll be late. Now hurry and wake up the children; And dress them as fast as you can; 'Poor dearies,' I know they'll be tardy, Dear me, 'what a slow, poky man!' Have the tenderloin broiled nice and juicy - Have the toast browned and buttered all right; And be sure you settle the coffee: Be sure that the silver is bright. When ready, just run up and call me - At eight, to the office I go, Lest poverty, grim, should o'ertake us - ''Tis bread and butter,' you know. The bottom from stocks may fall out, My bonds may get below par; Then surely, I seldom could spare you A nickel, to buy a cigar. All ready? Now, while I am eating, Just bring up my wheel to the door; Then wash up the dishes; and, mind now, Have dinner promptly at four; For tonight is our Women's Convention, And I am to speak first, you know - The men veto us in private, But in public they shout, 'That's so.' So 'by-by' - In case of a rap, love, Before opening the door, you must look; O! how could a civilized woman Exist, without a man cook. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE RIGHTS OF WOMAN by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD THE RIGHTS OF WOMAN by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD HEMATITE HEIRLOOM LIVES ON (MAYBE DECEMBER 1980) by ALICE NOTLEY ON THE BEACH by CLARIBEL ALEGRIA FEMINIST POEM NUMBER ONE by ELIZABETH ALEXANDER HYPOCRITE SWIFT by LOUISE BOGAN FOR A GODCHILD, REGINA, ON THE OCCASION OF HER FIRST LOVE by TOI DERRICOTTE HESTER'S SONG by TOI DERRICOTTE |
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