The Old, Old Story Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCB EFEFGDGB BHBHCDI| I have no wish to rail at fate | A |
| And vow that I'm unfairly treated | B |
| I do not give vent to my hate | A |
| Because at times I am defeated | B |
| Life has its ups and downs I know | C |
| But tell me why should people say | D |
| Whenever after fish I go | C |
| 'You should have been here yesterday' | B |
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| It is my luck always to strike | E |
| A day when there is nothing doing | F |
| When neither perch nor bass nor pike | E |
| My baited hooks will come a wooing | F |
| Must I a day late always be | G |
| When not a nibble comes my way | D |
| Must someone always say to me | G |
| 'We caught a bunch here yesterday' | B |
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| I am not prone to discontent | B |
| Nor over zealous now to climb | H |
| If victory is not yet meant | B |
| For me I'll calmly bide my time | H |
| But I should like just once to go | C |
| Out fishing on some lake or bay | D |
| And not have someone mutter 'Oh | I |
| You should have been here yesterday ' | - |
Edgar Albert Guest
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