The Contract Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEFG HIJI KLMN| I gave myself to him | A |
| And took himself for pay | B |
| The solemn contract of a life | C |
| Was ratified this way | B |
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| The wealth might disappoint | D |
| Myself a poorer prove | E |
| Than this great purchaser suspect | F |
| The daily own of Love | G |
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| Depreciate the vision | H |
| But till the merchant buy | I |
| Still fable in the isles of spice | J |
| The subtle cargoes lie | I |
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| At least 't is mutual risk | K |
| Some found it mutual gain | L |
| Sweet debt of Life each night to owe | M |
| Insolvent every noon | N |
Emily Elizabeth Dickinson
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