The Little Home Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCC DDEEFF GGHHIIThe little house is not too small | A |
To shelter friends who come to call | A |
Though low the roof and small its space | B |
It holds the Lord's abounding grace | B |
And every simple room may be | C |
Endowed with happy memory | C |
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The little house severly plain | D |
A wealth of beauty may contain | D |
Within it those who dwell may find | E |
High faith which makes for peace of mind | E |
And that sweet understanding which | F |
Can make the poorest cottage rich | F |
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The little house can hold all things | G |
From which the soul's contentment springs | G |
'Tis not too small for love to grow | H |
For all the joys that mortals know | H |
For mirth and song and that delight | I |
Which make the humblest dwelling bright | I |
Edgar Albert Guest
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