Household Whores
By Emily Doyle
A rejection of women solely as wives and homemakers
Between my legs
there is a washing machine
Between my legs
there is a hole
Between my legs
there is an oven
Between my legs
there is a hole
Between my legs
there is a dishwasher
Between my legs
there is hole
Between my legs
I am a ‘woman’
Between my legs
there is a whole.
-Emily Doyle, 2025
Overview:
This poem rejects the narrow view of women as only wives and homemakers, instead urging recognition of their complexity and individuality. Its author, Emily Doyle, is a writer and filmmaker whose work explores intersectional feminism, religion, and sexuality. Passionate about blending poetry, music, film, and fashion, Emily is dedicated to exploring creativity in all its forms.