Ironic Poem About Prostitution Poem by George Orwell

Ironic Poem About Prostitution

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When I was young and had no sense
In far-off Mandalay
I lost my heart to a Burmese girl
As lovely as the day.

Her skin was gold, her hair was jet,
Her teeth were ivory;
I said, 'for twenty silver pieces,
Maiden, sleep with me'.

She looked at me, so pure, so sad,
The loveliest thing alive,
And in her lisping, virgin voice,
Stood out for twenty-five.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: irony
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
George hitchens 27 February 2021

Sad to see the filth of academia in here, over-programmed with hate, Marxism, and their sjw intent. This poem is beautiful, genius, and heart wrenching truth. Simple and elegant, more real than the life these commentaries present.

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Hedless Chickn 02 December 2021

Funny since Orwell was 100% Marxist. Idiot.

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Quique elpita 13 January 2020

Ridiculously childish draft of a writing task, only plausible from a clumsy drunken freshman.

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Adrián elcastaña 13 January 2020

If we call that a poem, we should redefine poetry. It is not only grotesque but also misogynistic.

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Vincent Bayer 02 February 2016

the story of many a young sailor! !

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