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Poem
May 18, 1839
The Southern Banner
Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
A satirical poem in ledger style debiting woes of women and marriage while crediting their comforts and joys, alternating negative and positive stanzas on Eve, wedlock, and domestic life.
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ACCOUNT CURRENT.
Woman, Dr.
What a world of woe that woman brings!
A world of sorrow, grief and pain!
From her all evils have their springs,
The first of female brain.
From her sprang, led poor Adam
From Eden, and astray;
From her came sorrow, still the madam,
Proud directs the way.
Matrimony is a slavish pleasure,
Brings a coquetish train,
What! the mighty treasure,
Wedded to drag a golden chain.
Wedlock and constant brawling,
And domestic strife;
Neighbours, children brawling,
The low woman made a wife.
Pride and haughty carriage,
Fond of bel in ice fled and gone:
The bitter fruits of marriage,
Man's wise will let alone!
From woman spring
The shafts of bliss and purest peace,
She can comfort bring,
Her bosom showed her face
When primeval good honest Adam,
Received the gift with open arms,
E'en for his madam,
Great prized her charms.
The thrill the soul with pleasure
When she's blush on beauty's cheek;
Allude to a treasure
Love it their crowns to seek
Tasks and constant courting
Tire gall the toils of life;
Children, harmless sporting,
The low woman made a wife!
Mild and gentle carriage,
Triumphant on his throne;
Peaceful fruits of marriage,
No foul would live alone.
Contaa, Cx.
Contaa, Cx.
Woman, Dr.
What a world of woe that woman brings!
A world of sorrow, grief and pain!
From her all evils have their springs,
The first of female brain.
From her sprang, led poor Adam
From Eden, and astray;
From her came sorrow, still the madam,
Proud directs the way.
Matrimony is a slavish pleasure,
Brings a coquetish train,
What! the mighty treasure,
Wedded to drag a golden chain.
Wedlock and constant brawling,
And domestic strife;
Neighbours, children brawling,
The low woman made a wife.
Pride and haughty carriage,
Fond of bel in ice fled and gone:
The bitter fruits of marriage,
Man's wise will let alone!
From woman spring
The shafts of bliss and purest peace,
She can comfort bring,
Her bosom showed her face
When primeval good honest Adam,
Received the gift with open arms,
E'en for his madam,
Great prized her charms.
The thrill the soul with pleasure
When she's blush on beauty's cheek;
Allude to a treasure
Love it their crowns to seek
Tasks and constant courting
Tire gall the toils of life;
Children, harmless sporting,
The low woman made a wife!
Mild and gentle carriage,
Triumphant on his throne;
Peaceful fruits of marriage,
No foul would live alone.
Contaa, Cx.
Contaa, Cx.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Satire Society
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Women
Marriage
Satire
Ledger
Woe
Bliss
Wedlock
Adam
Eve
Poem Details
Title
Account Current.
Subject
On Women And Marriage
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas In Ledger Format
Key Lines
What A World Of Woe That Woman Brings!
A World Of Sorrow, Grief And Pain!
From Woman Spring The Shafts Of Bliss And Purest Peace,
She Can Comfort Bring,