Potential Titles: The Whore

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This is a satirical poem and can be found on Project Gutenberg. The poet is very angry about hypocrisy, sexual double standards, and women's economic dependence on men. The poet also equates marriage with prostitution, just socially sanctioned prostitution.


The satyrizing Muse has themes sufficient - "The Whore"

Among the vulgar scenes of strife - "The Whore"

What in the serpent could o'er her prevail - "The Whore"

Who knew the virtue of the fatal fruit - "The Whore"

All void of shame, of decency, and grace - "The Whore"

His royal vows and oaths were all but wind - "The Whore"

Consider what good lessons you'd been taught - "The Whore"

What wild-fire's this which rages in your blood - "The Whore"

Wicked wants and wishes to explain - "The Whore"

Strong temptations she could not withstand - "The Whore"

On joy and pleasure let my wishes feed - "The Whore"

Condemn'd a load of infamy to bear - "The Whore"

Strive to undo us still, a thousand ways - "The Whore"

The object which delights them to destroy - "The Whore"

Equal to their wishes and their pains - "The Whore"

Each crime which can corrupt and spoil the heart - "The Whore"

Without one spark of gratitude display'd - "The Whore"


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