The poem explores the theme of a woman's warning to her former lover about his new romantic interest, who she claims is deceitful and manipulative. The speaker describes the new woman's beauty as superficial and warns that she will bring destruction to the man's life. Throughout the poem, the speaker expresses a sense of vindication and satisfaction in knowing that the man will eventually realize his mistake.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1887 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational