A Wish. (an Apartmental Ditty.)
The poem is a humorous and satirical take on the concept of making wishes, specifically to be granted an apartment with desirable features. It pokes fun at the idea that one can simply wish for something and have it magically appear. The tone is lighthearted and playful, using irony and exaggeration to make a point about the futility of relying solely on wishes to achieve one's desires.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Satire · 154 words
First lines
Mine be a flat beside the Hill; A vendor's cry shall soothe my ear A landlord shall present his bill At least a dozen times a year.
The tenor, oft, below my flat, Shall practise "Violets" and such; And in the area a cat Shall beat the band, the cars, and Dutch.
Around the neighbourhood shall be About a hundred thousand kids; And, eke in that vicinitee, Ten pianolas without lids.
And mornings, I suppose, by gosh, I'll be awakened prompt at seven, By ladies hanging up the wash Only a mile or so from heaven.
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A Wish. (an Apartmental Ditty.) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Franklin P. Adams, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Satire, Urban, Domestic
- Length: 154 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The tone is light-hearted and humorous, depicting everyday annoyances in a comical manner.
- Satire — The piece uses wit to critique urban living and the inconveniences of apartment life.
- Urban — The setting and themes revolve around city life and its unique challenges.
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Satire · Poetry · Humor · Social Commentary · Literary Fiction · American Literature · Early 20th Century Writing · Short Story · Verse · Comedic Verse · Wit · Sarcasm