Help. the Passionate Householder to his Love
The poem is a humorous and satirical take on the societal expectations of marriage and relationships. It describes a man's obsessive love for his wife, which borders on possessiveness and jealousy. He sees her as his property, to be cherished and protected at all costs. The tone is lighthearted but also slightly dark, highlighting the absurdity of these expectations in modern society.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1924 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Domestic Fiction · 289 words
First lines
Come, live with us and be our cook, And we will all the whimsies brook That German, Irish, Swede, and Slav And all the dear domestics have.
And you shall sit upon the stoop What time we go and cook the soup, And you shall hear, both night and day, Melodious pianolas play.
And we will make the beds, of course, You'll have two autos and a horse, A lady to Marcel your tresses, And all the madame's half-worn dresses.
Your gowns shall be of lace and silk, Your laving shall be done in milk. Two trained physicians when you cough, And Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays off.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Domestic Fiction, Humor
- Length: 289 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Satire — The poem humorously exaggerates the conditions and expectations of domestic service, indicating a satirical tone.
- Domestic Fiction — The themes revolve around household life and the relationship between employers and domestic workers.
- Humor — The playful and whimsical language suggests a humorous intent.
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Satire · Romance · Poetry · Love Letter · Epistolary · Humor · Wit · Sarcasm · Irony · Social Commentary · Marriage · Relationships