Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, MIRRORS OF MAIN STREET, by JENNIE BETTS HARTSWICK


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MIRRORS OF MAIN STREET, by                    
First Line: In our town, as everywhere
Last Line: "main street's a ""one-way"" thoroughfare."
Subject(s): Marriage; Women; Weddings; Husbands; Wives


In our town, as everywhere,
Main Street's a "one-way" thoroughfare.

The Judge, a man of mien austere,
Pronounces sentences severe;
But in the place where he resides
By Her decisions he abides.

The Lawyer, whom at need we see,
Requires of us a counsel-fee.
But in the mansion where he lives
Gratis advice She daily gives.

The Preacher, whom we all revere,
But once a week we have to hear.
His sermon then our conscience stirs --
He listens every day to Hers.

The Doctor who, for ail and ache,
Orders the pill we meekly take,
At home devours and imbibes,
Three times a day, what She prescribes.

The Banker, whom we're prone to fear
When we to ask a loan draw near --
In his abode with aspect bland,
Pays without question on demand.

Upon the Square the Traffic-cop
Directs us when to go and stop;
But where he dwells -- like all the rest --
He "stops" and "goes" at Her behest.

In our town -- as everywhere --
Main Street's a "one-way" thoroughfare.





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