I've taken my fun where I've found it; I've rogued an' I've ranged in my time; I've 'ad my pickin' o' sweet'earts, An' four o' the lot was prime. One was an 'arf-caste widow, One was a woman at Prome, One was the wife of a jemadar-sais, An' one is a girl at 'ome.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls romantic encounters during travels.
- In plain terms
- I had fun and several lovers in my time.
- What can you take from it?
- Enjoy life while you can.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What relationships define your life?
Another view
It ignores the costs of such a lifestyle.
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