People Like Him Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDC DEFEFGDG DHIHIJKJ KLMLMNONO BPBPQNQNPeople 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 |
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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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