Old-fashioned Folks Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCDEFCCF GHGHIJIJEHKKH LFLFMNMNEDAAD| OLD FASHIONED folks God bless 'em all | A |
| The fathers an' the mothers | B |
| The aunts an' uncles fat an' tall | A |
| The sisters an' the brothers | B |
| The good old fashioned neighbors too | C |
| The passing time improves 'em | D |
| They still drop in to chat with you | C |
| Whene'er the spirit moves 'em | D |
| The simple unaffected folks | E |
| With gentle ways an' sunny | F |
| The brave an' true | C |
| That live life through | C |
| An' stay unspoiled by money | F |
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| Old fashioned folks of solid worth | G |
| On them a benediction | H |
| The joy an' comfort of the earth | G |
| Its strength without restriction | H |
| The charm of every neighborhood | I |
| The toilers uncomplaining | J |
| The men an' women pure an' good | I |
| Of fine an' honest graining | J |
| The plain an' open hearted folks | E |
| That make no fad a passion | H |
| The kind an' fair | K |
| That do an' dare | K |
| An' are not slaves to fashion | H |
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| Old fashioned folks that live an' love | L |
| An' give their service gladly | F |
| An' deem their neighbors worthy of | L |
| Their help when things go badly | F |
| The simple sharers of our joys | M |
| Sweet ministers in sorrow | N |
| They help the world to keep its poise | M |
| An' strength for each tomorrow | N |
| The simple unaffected folks | E |
| That live for all about 'em | D |
| God bless 'em all | A |
| This earthly ball | A |
| Would dreary be without 'em | D |
Edgar Albert Guest
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