Talking To Grief Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDA AAEFG HIJJKJLEDMNB| Ah Grief I should not treat you | A |
| like a homeless dog | B |
| who comes to the back door | C |
| for a crust for a meatless bone | D |
| I should trust you | A |
| - | |
| I should coax you | A |
| into the house and give you | A |
| your own corner | E |
| a worn mat to lie on | F |
| your own water dish | G |
| - | |
| You think I don't know you've been living | H |
| under my porch | I |
| You long for your real place to be readied | J |
| before winter comes You need | J |
| your name | K |
| your collar and tag You need | J |
| the right to warn off intruders | L |
| to consider | E |
| my house your own | D |
| and me your person | M |
| and yourself | N |
| my own dog | B |
Denise Levertov
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