THAT man must lead a happy life Who's free from matrimonial chains, Who is directed by a wife Is sure to suffer for his pains. Adam could find no solid peace When Eve was given for a mate; Until he saw a woman's face Adam was in a happy state. In all the female race appear Hypocrisy, deceit, and pride; Truth, darling of a heart sincere, In woman never did reside. What tongue is able to unfold The failings that in woman dwell? The worth in woman we behold Is almost imperceptible. Confusion take the man, I say, Who changes from his singleness, Who will not yield to woman's sway Is sure of earthly blessedness. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...EPITAPH by LASCELLES ABERCROMBIE SONNETS FROM THE PORTUGUESE: 43 by ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING HOMAGE TO THE BRITISH MUSEUM by WILLIAM EMPSON SONNET: 1 by CHARLES HAMILTON SORLEY LAPLAND by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD DISCONTENT by ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING ON GLENRIDDEL'S FOX BREAKING HIS CHAIN by ROBERT BURNS ON A CORNELIAN HEART WHICH WAS BROKEN by GEORGE GORDON BYRON |