The Barrier Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF| I must not gaze at them although | A |
| Your eyes are dawning day | B |
| I must not watch you as you go | A |
| Your sun illumined way | B |
| - | |
| I hear but I must never heed | C |
| The fascinating note | D |
| Which fluting like a river reed | C |
| Comes from your trembing throat | D |
| - | |
| I must not see upon your face | E |
| Love's softly glowing spark | F |
| For there's the barrier of race | E |
| You're fair and I am dark | F |
Claude Mckay
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