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Poem
September 16, 1789
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A satirical poem celebrating the peaceful, harmonious life of a bachelor, free from the strife and cares associated with having a wife.
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THE BACHELOR.
HERE tranquil hours, with all the sweets of peace,
Glide smoothly on, and ev'ry joy increase:
No ruffling cares disturb my soft repose,
My midnight slumber no obstruction knows—
My heart exults, when first the morning smiles;
The grey ey'd eve my fleeting time beguiles.
My servants wait, obedient at my hand,
And cheerful execute the mild command:
Among my neighbors, generous friendship reigns,
Nor calumny another's honor stains.
I live in harmony, and free from strife;
For I'm not blest, good Heav'n! with a wife,
CIVIS.
HERE tranquil hours, with all the sweets of peace,
Glide smoothly on, and ev'ry joy increase:
No ruffling cares disturb my soft repose,
My midnight slumber no obstruction knows—
My heart exults, when first the morning smiles;
The grey ey'd eve my fleeting time beguiles.
My servants wait, obedient at my hand,
And cheerful execute the mild command:
Among my neighbors, generous friendship reigns,
Nor calumny another's honor stains.
I live in harmony, and free from strife;
For I'm not blest, good Heav'n! with a wife,
CIVIS.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Satire Society
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Bachelor Life
Peaceful Existence
Satire On Marriage
Single Harmony
What entities or persons were involved?
Civis.
Poem Details
Title
The Bachelor.
Author
Civis.
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
I Live In Harmony, And Free From Strife;
For I'm Not Blest, Good Heav'n! With A Wife,