The Willow Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEDE FGHG| Who shall sing a simple ditty about the Willow | A |
| Dainty fine and delicate as any bending spray | B |
| That dandles high the dainty bird that flutters there to trill a | C |
| Tremulously tender song of greeting to the May | B |
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| Bravest too of all the trees none to match your daring | D |
| First of greens to greet the Spring and lead in leafy sheen | E |
| Aye and you're the last almost into winter wearing | D |
| Still the leaf of loyalty still the badge of green | E |
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| Ah my lovely willow let the waters lilt your graces | F |
| They alone with limped kisses lave your leaves above | G |
| Flashing back your silvan beauty and in shady places | H |
| Peering up with glimmering pebbles like the eyes of love | G |
James Whitcomb Riley
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