She is not old, she is not young, The Woman with the…
“She is not old, she is not young, The Woman with the Serpent's Tongue. The haggard cheek, the hungering eye, The poisoned words that wildly fly, The famished face, the fevered hand, Who slights the worthiest in the land, Sneers at the just, contemns the brave, And blackens goodness in its grave.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem depicts a corrupt, poisonous figure who undermines virtue and justice.
In simple terms: A vile person corrupts goodness.
Key Takeaway
Beware and those who poison society.
Themes
corruption
morality
power dynamics
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Political discourse
- workplace culture
- community leadership
- media criticism
Key Concepts
Deception
malice
social decay
Questions to Reflect On
- Who in your life embodies this corrupt archetype?
- How can societies resist such influence?
A Different Perspective
Might oversimplify complex social issues.