
A Bachelor to a Married Flirt
'A Bachelor to a Married Flirt' Summary
A Bachelor to a Married Flirt is a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox that was first published in 1883. The poem is addressed to a married woman who is flirting with other men. The bachelor warns the woman that her behavior is dangerous and could lead to her downfall. He tells her that she is playing with fire and that she could easily get burned.
The bachelor goes on to warn the woman that she could lose her husband, her good name, and even her reputation if she continues to flirt with other men. He tells her that she is not only putting herself at risk, but she is also putting her husband and her family at risk.
A Bachelor to a Married Flirt is a cautionary tale about the dangers of flirting. It is a reminder that actions have consequences and that one should be careful not to play with fire. The poem is still relevant today, as it speaks to the dangers of infidelity and the importance of fidelity in marriage.
The poem is well-written and thought-provoking. It is a reminder that we should all be careful about our actions, especially when it comes to our relationships. We should never take our loved ones for granted, and we should always be mindful of the consequences of our actions.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American author and poet. Her works include Poems of Passion and Solitude, which contains the lines "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone." Her aut...
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