The Door Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CCDD EEBB FFDD| This is the room that thou wast ushered in | A |
| Wouldst thou perchance a larger freedom win | A |
| Wouldst thou escape for deeper or no breath | B |
| There is no door but death | B |
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| Do shadows crouch within the mocking light | C |
| Stand thou but if thy terrored heart takes flight | C |
| Facing maimed Hope and wide eyed Nevermore | D |
| There is no less one door | D |
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| Dost thou bewail love's end and friendship's doom | E |
| The dying fire drained cup and gathering gloom | E |
| Explore the walls if thy soul ventureth | B |
| There is no door but death | B |
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| There is no window Heaven hangs aloof | F |
| Above the rents within the stairless roof | F |
| Hence soul be brave across the ruined floor | D |
| Who knocks Unbolt the door | D |
Edgar Lee Masters
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