Robert W Service - CareersRobert W Service - Careers
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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.
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