Lonely Hearts

     In Lonely Hearts by Wendy Cope a theme of loneliness and the desperate need for love is apparent.  The speaker says that he "seeks female for touring fun. Do you live in London? Is it you?" (973).  The speaker is straightforward and knows what he wants.  He is done playing games and wants to find a woman.  He even says that he would want a Jewish woman.  The man is so lonely that at this point he would take anyone.  He will continue to post these ads until he finds a woman.  The speaker is lonely, and he wants someone to be with now no matter what.  Loneliness is apparent throughout the poem with each new ad.  Each one is different and specific as well.  The speaker thinks that there has to be someone who relates to at least one of these.