Careers

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Careers by Robert William Service

 I knew three sisters,--all were sweet;
 Wishful to wed was I,
And wondered which would mostly meet
 The matrimonial tie.
I asked the first what fate would she
 Wish joy of life to bring to her.
She answered: 'I would like to be
 A concert singer.'

I asked the second, for my mind
 Was set on nuptial noosing,
Unto what lot was she inclined
 If she could have the choosing?
Said she: 'For woman I can see
 No fortune finer,
Than to go in for Art and be
 A dress designer.'

With heavy heart I asked the third
 What was her life ambition;
A maiden she in look and word
 Of modest disposition.
'Alas, I dearly wish,' said she,
 'My aims were deeper:
My highest hope it is to be
 A good house-keeper.'

Which did I choose? Look at my home,--
 The answer's there;
As neat and sweet as honeycomb,
 With children fair.
And so it humbly seems to me,
 In common life,
A woman's glory is to be
 A good house-wife.

Form: Light Verse

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