Strange Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH| He thought that he'd be happy if a fortune he could make | A |
| If he were rich he thought that he'd be gay | B |
| He often thought it would be nice an ocean trip to take | A |
| Whenever he desired to go away | B |
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| He thought he'd be contented if he owned a motor car | C |
| And had the price to pay for gasoline | D |
| He thought he'd like it to afford a fifty cent cigar | C |
| And spend his time a golfing on the green | D |
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| He used to say that he'd be glad if he could ever wear | E |
| The latest styles as soon as they appear | F |
| He had a notion that if he were but a millionaire | E |
| His life would be one constant round of cheer | F |
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| He fell into a fortune Now a millionaire is he | G |
| The luxuries he yearned for all are his | H |
| But is he quite as happy as he thought he'd really be | G |
| Well judging from appearances he is | H |
Edgar Albert Guest
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