People Like Him Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDC DEFEFGDG DHIHIJKJ KLMLMNONO BPBPQNQN| People liked him not because | A |
| He was rich or known to fame | B |
| He had never won applause | A |
| As a star in any game | B |
| His was not a brilliant style | C |
| His was not a forceful way | D |
| But he had a gentle smile | C |
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| And a kindly word to say | D |
| Never arrogant or proud | E |
| On he went with manner mild | F |
| Never quarrelsome or loud | E |
| Just as simple as a child | F |
| Honest patient brave and true | G |
| Thus he lived from day to day | D |
| Doing what he found to do | G |
| - | |
| In a cheerful sort of way | D |
| Wasn't one to boast of gold | H |
| Or belittle it with sneers | I |
| Didn't change from hot to cold | H |
| Kept his friends throughout the years | I |
| Sort of man you like to meet | J |
| Any time or any place | K |
| There was always something sweet | J |
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| And refreshing in his face | K |
| Sort of man you'd like to be | L |
| Balanced well and truly square | M |
| Patient in adversity | L |
| Generous when his skies were fair | M |
| Never lied to friend or foe | N |
| Never rash in word or deed | O |
| Quick to come and slow to go | N |
| In a neighbor's time of need | O |
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| Never rose to wealth or fame | B |
| Simply lived and simply died | P |
| But the passing of his name | B |
| Left a sorrow far and wide | P |
| Not for glory he'd attained | Q |
| Nor for what he had of pelf | N |
| Were the friends that he had gained | Q |
| But for what he was himself | N |
Edgar Albert Guest
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