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.