Western Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAC DEDE FGFG HIHI JEJE| The Cowboy had a sterling heart | A |
| The Maiden was from Boston | B |
| The Rancher saw his wealth depart | A |
| The Steers were what he lost on | C |
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| The Villain was a banker's limb | D |
| His spats and cane were nifty | E |
| The Maiden needs must marry him | D |
| Her father was not thrifty | E |
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| The Sheepmen were as foul as pitch | F |
| The Cowboy was a hero | G |
| The gold mine made the hero rich | F |
| The Villain's score was zero | G |
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| The Sheepmen tried to steal the maid | H |
| The Villain sought the attic | I |
| The Hero fifteen bad men slayed | H |
| With his blue automatic | I |
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| The Hero kissed the willing lass | J |
| The final scene was snappy | E |
| The Villain went to Boston Mass | J |
| And everyone was happy | E |
Ellis Parker Butler
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