Greed Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBA CDDC EFE GFG| When I watch folks of this world and see how widespread | A |
| It is for those that pile up treasure and put on fat to chafe | B |
| At the bit and grasp for more the way they hunger for a safe | B |
| As broad as the ocean and so deep that it'd never touch the seabed | A |
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| I say to myself ah you herd of blind fools bank away bank | C |
| Ruining your days with anxieties lose night after night of sleep | D |
| Do shady deals and diddle then what Old Granpa Time'll creep | D |
| In with his scythe and slice away at your bundle of plans hank after hank | C |
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| Death's hidden away and hunkers inside the clock tower | E |
| And no one can say Tomorrow once more I'll | F |
| Still hear midday ring out like today at this very same hour | E |
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| What's the poor pilgrim do when he takes on a rough and tough | G |
| Journey knowing he'll travel but for a little while | F |
| He packs a crust or two of bread and that's enough | G |
Giuseppe Gioacchino Belli
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