The Homing Bee Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB ACAC ADAD ACAC| You are belted with gold little brother of mine | A |
| Yellow gold like the sun | B |
| That spills in the west as a chalice of wine | A |
| When feasting is done | B |
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| You are gossamer winged little brother of mine | A |
| Tissue winged like the mist | C |
| That broods where the marshes melt into a line | A |
| Of vapour sun kissed | C |
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| You are laden with sweets little brother of mine | A |
| Flower sweets like the touch | D |
| Of hands we have longed for of arms that entwine | A |
| Of lips that love much | D |
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| You are better than I little brother of mine | A |
| Than I human souled | C |
| For you bring from the blossoms and red summer shine | A |
| For others your gold | C |
Emily Pauline Johnson
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