The Time For Deeds Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCC DDEEFF GGHHFF IIJJKK| We have boasted our courage in moments of ease | A |
| Our star spangled banner we've flung on the breeze | A |
| We have taught men to cheer for its beauty and worth | B |
| And have called it the flag of the bravest on earth | B |
| Now the dark days are here we must stand to the test | C |
| Oh God let us prove we are true to our best | C |
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| We have drunk to our flag and we've talked of the right | D |
| We have challenged oppression to show us its might | D |
| We have strutted for years through the world as a race | E |
| That for God and for country earth's tyrants would face | E |
| Now the gage is flung down hate is loosed in the world | F |
| Oh God shall our flag in dishonor be furled | F |
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| We have said we are brave we have preached of the truth | G |
| We have walked in conceit of the strength of our youth | G |
| We have mocked at the ramparts and guns of the foe | H |
| As though we believed we could laugh them all low | H |
| Now oppression has struck We are challenged to fight | F |
| Oh God let us prove we can stand for the right | F |
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| If in honor and glory our flag is to wave | I |
| If we are to keep this the land of the brave | I |
| If more than fine words are to fashion our creeds | J |
| Now must our hands and our hearts turn to deeds | J |
| We are challenged by tyrants our strength to reveal | K |
| Oh God let us prove that our courage is real | K |
Edgar Albert Guest
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