I Close My Eyes Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCD EFG HHG| I close my eyes like a good little boy at night in bed | A |
| as I was told to do by my mother when she lived | B |
| and before bed I brush my teeth and slip on my pajamas | C |
| as I was told and look forward to tomorrow | D |
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| I do all things required of me to make me a citizen of sterling worth | E |
| I keep a job and come home each evening for dinner I arrive at the | F |
| same time on the same train to give my family a sense of order | G |
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| I obey traffic signals I am cordial to strangers I answer my | H |
| mail promptly I keep a balanced checking account Why can t I | H |
| live forever | G |
David Ignatow
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