To The Boy Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AA BCBCDEDE FGFGHIHI JKLKMNMN EOEOPBQB| A | |
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| I have no wish my little lad | B |
| To climb the towering heights of fame | C |
| I am content to be your dad | B |
| And share with you each pleasant game | C |
| I am content to hold your hand | D |
| And walk along life's path with you | E |
| And talk of things we understand | D |
| The birds and trees and skies of blue | E |
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| Though some may seek the smiles of kings | F |
| For me your laughter's joy enough | G |
| I have no wish to claim the things | F |
| Which lure men into pathways rough | G |
| I'm happiest when you and I | H |
| Unmindful of life's bitter cares | I |
| Together watch the clouds drift by | H |
| Or follow boyhood's thoroughfares | I |
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| I crave no more of life than this | J |
| Continuance of such a trust | K |
| Your smile whate'er the morning is | L |
| Until my clay returns to dust | K |
| If but this comradeship may last | M |
| Until I end my earthly task | N |
| Your hand and mine by love held fast | M |
| Fame has no charm for which I'd ask | N |
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| I would not trade one day with you | E |
| To wear the purple robes of power | O |
| Nor drop your hand from mine to do | E |
| Some great deed in a selfish hour | O |
| For you have brought me joy serene | P |
| And made my soul supremely glad | B |
| In life rewarded I have been | Q |
| 'Twas all worth while to be your dad | B |
Edgar Albert Guest
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