The Valley Of The Shadow Of Theft Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH IJIJ KLKL| In fair Yosemite that den of thieves | A |
| Wherein the minions of the moon divide | B |
| The travelers' purses lo the Devil grieves | A |
| His larger share as leader still denied | B |
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| El Capitan foreseeing that his reign | C |
| May be disputed too beclouds his head | D |
| The joyous Bridal Veil is torn in twain | C |
| And the crepe steamer dangles there instead | D |
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| The Vernal Fall abates her pleasant speed | E |
| And hesitates to take the final plunge | F |
| For rumors reach her that another greed | E |
| Awaits her in the Valley of the Sponge | F |
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| The Brothers envy the accord of mind | G |
| And peace of purpose by the good deplored | H |
| As honor among Commissioners which bind | G |
| That confraternity of crime the Board | H |
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| The Half Dome bows its riven face to weep | I |
| But not as formerly because bereft | J |
| Prophetic dreams afflict him when asleep | I |
| Of losing his remaining half by theft | J |
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| Ambitious knaves has not the upper sod | K |
| Enough of room for every crime that crawls | L |
| But you must loot the Palaces of God | K |
| And daub your filthy names upon the walls | L |
Ambrose Bierce
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