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The Wife of Bath

The Wife of Bath

Five times married and the man at home 
not her husband. This he knew—
all she had ever done—and more:
what women really want in love.
Deep wells, this Allyson. And his? 
Wells deeper still. 

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An original poem by Betsy Howard

June 23, 2025
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