Unfortunate Coincidence

By the time you swear you’re his,
     Shivering and sighing,
And he vows his passion is
     Infinite, undying—
Lady, make a note of this:
     One of you is lying.

Credit

From Enough Rope (Boni & Liveright, 1926) by Dorothy Parker. This poem is in the public domain.

Author

Dorothy Parker

A founding member of the Algonquin Round Table, Dorothy Parker's work was known for its scathing wit and intellectual commentary

Date Published

01/01/1926