Matrimony,—is it bliss To surrender for a kiss And a love-pat now and then All the joys of single men? Matrimony,—is it joy Happiness without alloy, To surrender girlhood's life To become a drudging wife? Matrimony,—why do men Once they're freed, repeat again Their mistake (if such it be), And forego their liberty? Matrimony,—why do wives Spend insurance from the lives Of the men folks to acquire More of love's consuming fire? But, my friends, what right have I Into such like secrets pry, Am I not a married dolt Without courage to revolt? Yes, and in my misery I'm as happy as can be, And I'm sure that I'd advise Matrimony to the wise. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...TO A DEAD LOVER by LOUISE BOGAN THE GIANTS OF HISTORY by JAMES GALVIN YOUNG LINCOLN by EDWIN MARKHAM IN THE GARDEN AT THE DAWN HOUR by EDGAR LEE MASTERS KEATS TO FANNY BRAWNE by EDGAR LEE MASTERS |