Settle The Question Right Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCBDEFE GHIHJEFE KLMLNEFE OPQPREFE| However the battle is ended | A |
| Though proudly the victor comes | B |
| With flaunting flags and neighing nags | C |
| And echoing roll of drums | B |
| Still truth proclaims this motto | D |
| In letters of living light | E |
| No question is ever settled | F |
| Until it is settled right | E |
| - | |
| Though the heel of the strong oppressor | G |
| May grind the weak in the dust | H |
| And the voices of fame with one acclaim | I |
| May call him great and just | H |
| Let those who applaud take warning | J |
| And keep this motto in sight | E |
| No question is ever settled | F |
| Until it is settled right | E |
| - | |
| Let those who have failed take courage | K |
| Though the enemy seem to have won | L |
| If he be in the wrong though his ranks are strong | M |
| The battle is not yet done | L |
| For sure as the morning follows | N |
| The darkest hour of night | E |
| No question is ever settled | F |
| Until it is settled right | E |
| - | |
| O men bowed down with labour | O |
| O women young yet old | P |
| O heart oppressed in the toiler s breast | Q |
| And crushed by the power of gold | P |
| Keep on with your weary battle | R |
| Against triumphant might | E |
| No question is ever settled | F |
| Until it is settled right | E |
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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