'Come, try your skill, kind gentlemen,
A penny for three tries!'
Some threw and lost, some threw and won
A ten-a-penny prize.
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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.
Excellent poem, the gypsy girl is young but dares to resist her opposite sexe audience. This is before her time era.
My view as a critic, only a true Englishman could create such a Beauty, there are many moors in the England of his days.
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
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.
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.
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.
Freni, you are talking to a man who has been dead for more than sixty years!
Marvelous! the girl is a sparkling beauty, but the cruelty of some! Finds it outlet anywhere!
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…