My Kingdom Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCBDEFE GHIHJKLK MNONPQRQ STUTVWGW| A little kingdom I possess | A |
| where thoughts and feelings dwell | B |
| And very hard I find the task | C |
| of governing it well | B |
| For passion tempts and troubles me | D |
| A wayward will misleads | E |
| And selfishness its shadow casts | F |
| On all my words and deeds | E |
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| How can I learn to rule myself | G |
| to be the child I should | H |
| Honest and brave nor ever tire | I |
| Of trying to be good | H |
| How can I keep a sunny soul | J |
| To shine along life's way | K |
| How can I tune my little heart | L |
| To sweetly sing all day | K |
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| Dear Father help me with the love | M |
| that casteth out my fear | N |
| Teach me to lean on thee and feel | O |
| That thou art very near | N |
| That no temptation is unseen | P |
| No childish grief too small | Q |
| Since thou with patience infinite | R |
| Doth soothe and comfort all | Q |
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| I do not ask for any crown | S |
| But that which all may win | T |
| Nor seek to conquer any world | U |
| Except the one within | T |
| Be thou my guide until I find | V |
| Led by a tender hand | W |
| Thy happy kingdom in myself | G |
| And dare to take command | W |
Louisa May Alcott
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