In Sutton Woods Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEDE FGFG HIHI BJBJ KLKM NONO PQPQ RSRS TUTU| There peace once more the restless roar | A |
| Of troubled cities dies away | B |
| Welcome to our broad shade once more '' | C |
| The dear old woodlands seem to say | B |
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| The sweet suggestions of the wind | D |
| That spake in whispers now are stilled | E |
| The songless branches all remind | D |
| That summer's glory is fulfilled | E |
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| The petulant plaint of falling leaves | F |
| Dimples the leaden pool awhile | G |
| So Age impassive but receives | F |
| Youth's tale of troubles with a smile | G |
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| O fallen leaves O feelings dead | H |
| O dimpled pool O scornful lips | I |
| O hardening of the heart and head | H |
| The summer's and the soul's eclipse | I |
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| Thus as the seasons slip away | B |
| How much is schemed how little done | J |
| What splendid plans at break of day | B |
| What void regrets at set of sun | J |
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| The world goes round for you for me | K |
| For him who sits for him who strives | L |
| And the great Fates indifferent see | K |
| The rage or respite of our lives | M |
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| Then fall ye leaves die out thou breeze | N |
| Grow sedges thick on every pool | O |
| Let each old rushing impulse freeze | N |
| Let each old generous friendship cool | O |
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| It is not love it is not worth | P |
| Self sacrifice or yearnings true | Q |
| Make the dull devotees of earth | P |
| Prostrate themselves and worship you | Q |
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| The savage consciousness of powers | R |
| The selfish purpose stubborn will | S |
| Have ever in this world of ours | R |
| Achieved success achieve it still | S |
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| Farewell ye woods no more I sit | T |
| Great voices in the distance call | U |
| If this be peace enough of it | T |
| I go Fall unseen foliage fall | U |
Alfred Austin
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