The Gypsy Girl Poem by Ralph Hodgson
The Gypsy Girl
'Come, try your skill, kind gentlemen,
A penny for three tries!'
Some threw and lost, some threw and won
A ten-a-penny prize.
She was a tawny gypsy girl,
A girl of twenty years,
I liked her for the lumps of gold
That jingled from her ears;
I liked the flaring yellow scarf
Bound loose about her throat,
I liked her showy purple gown
And flashy velvet coat.
A man came up, too loose of tongue,
And said no good to her;
She did not blush as Saxons do,
Or turn upon the cur;
She fawned and whined, 'Sweet gentleman,
A penny for three tries!'
- But oh, the den of wild things in
The darkness of her eyes!
TWO: The poem is a commentary on the human condition and the way in which people are often willing to take risks in order to achieve their goals.
THREE: The poem also explores the idea of the outsider, and the way in which society often marginalizes those who are different. The poem is a powerful commentary on the human experience CONGRATS being chosen by Poem Hunter And Team as The MODERN Poem Of The Day
My view as a critic, only a true Englishman could create such a Beauty, there are many moors in the England of his days.
Dear Ralph Hodgson, I wanted to express my admiration for your poem, 'The Gypsy Girl' which encapsulates a poignant snapshot of human interactions. The vivid portrayal of the tawny gypsy girl, with her glistening gold earrings and flamboyant attire, creates a striking image.
This poem was selected Poem Of The Day (Modern) on 23 January 2024,15 July 2024 and a third time on 05 March 2025.. interesting…
Wonderful! …wild …darkness of her eyes… loved it. Congratulations on Poem Of The Day, dear poet. Truly deserving recognition
I have given my comments as a critic: The poem is a commentary on the human condition and the way in which people are often willing to take risks in order to achieve their goals.Marvelous poem!
Excellent poem as The Modern Poem Of The Day chosen by Poem Hunter and Team. Most deserving!
The portrayal of the girl aligns with the shift in societal attitudes towards gender roles during the early 20th century. She is not passive; instead, she engages with the men, asking for a penny for three tries. Her independence challenges traditional norms.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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ONE: A narrative poem that tells the story of a young gypsy girl who is trying to make a living by running a game of chance.