I Often Wonder Why 'tis So Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAC DEDE FGFG HIHI JKJK LBLM NONO| Some find work where some find rest | A |
| And so the weary world goes on | B |
| I sometimes wonder which is best | A |
| The answer comes when life is gone | C |
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| Some eyes sleep when some eyes wake | D |
| And so the dreary night hours go | E |
| Some hearts beat where some hearts break | D |
| I often wonder why 'tis so | E |
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| Some wills faint where some wills fight | F |
| Some love the tent and some the field | G |
| I often wonder who are right | F |
| The ones who strive or those who yield | G |
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| Some hands fold where other hands | H |
| Are lifted bravely in the strife | I |
| And so thro' ages and thro' lands | H |
| Move on the two extremes of life | I |
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| Some feet halt where some feet tread | J |
| In tireless march a thorny way | K |
| Some struggle on where some have fled | J |
| Some seek when others shun the fray | K |
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| Some swords rust where others clash | L |
| Some fall back where some move on | B |
| Some flags furl where others flash | L |
| Until the battle has been won | M |
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| Some sleep on while others keep | N |
| The vigils of the true and brave | O |
| They will not rest till roses creep | N |
| Around their name above a grave | O |
Abram Joseph Ryan
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