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Poem
June 2, 1859
The Perrysburg Journal
Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Humorous poem on the ideal moment to kiss a girl—when her brother is sent away—contrasted with the reality of being interrupted and struck by her mother with a broomstick.
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Theory and Practice
Oh, if there is one earthly bliss
More precious than another.
It is when, with delight you kiss a pretty girl
when she sends a certain individual out of
the room on the important errand of seeing
what hour is indicated by the hand of the
family time-piece down stairs,-
Certain individual being her brother
While musing thus, one summer eve,
As by a fair one's side I sat.
The time was near at hand to leave, so, stealing
my hand around her waist, I drew her gently
to me, and, when in the act of applying
my lips to hers, the door was softly opened,
and her respected "Ma" appeared, armed
with a broomstick, and,before I knew where
I was, I was knocked into a cocked hat.
Oh, if there is one earthly bliss
More precious than another.
It is when, with delight you kiss a pretty girl
when she sends a certain individual out of
the room on the important errand of seeing
what hour is indicated by the hand of the
family time-piece down stairs,-
Certain individual being her brother
While musing thus, one summer eve,
As by a fair one's side I sat.
The time was near at hand to leave, so, stealing
my hand around her waist, I drew her gently
to me, and, when in the act of applying
my lips to hers, the door was softly opened,
and her respected "Ma" appeared, armed
with a broomstick, and,before I knew where
I was, I was knocked into a cocked hat.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Theory Practice
Kissing
Courtship
Interruption
Mother
Broomstick
Humor
Poem Details
Title
Theory And Practice
Form / Style
Rhymed Narrative Verse
Key Lines
Oh, If There Is One Earthly Bliss
More Precious Than Another.
It Is When, With Delight You Kiss A Pretty Girl
When She Sends A Certain Individual Out Of
The Room On The Important Errand Of Seeing
What Hour Is Indicated By The Hand Of The
Family Time Piece Down Stairs,
Certain Individual Being Her Brother
And Her Respected "Ma" Appeared, Armed
With A Broomstick, And,Before I Knew Where
I Was, I Was Knocked Into A Cocked Hat.