The poem explores the theme of love and relationships through the experiences of three women. The first woman is a flirt who uses her charms to manipulate men for personal gain. The second woman is a wife who has lost her husband's love due to her own lack of passion and romance. The third woman is a widow who remains devoted to her deceased husband, still feeling his presence in her life.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 12 chapters