More And More Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDEC FGHIH JKLM NC OPQRE QS| More and more frequently the edges | A |
| of me dissolve and I become | B |
| a wish to assimilate the world including | C |
| you if possible through the skin | D |
| like a cool plant's tricks with oxygen | E |
| and live by a harmless green burning | C |
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| I would not consume | F |
| you or ever | G |
| finish you would still be there | H |
| surrounding me complete | I |
| as the air | H |
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| Unfortunately I don't have leaves | J |
| Instead I have eyes | K |
| and teeth and other non green | L |
| things which rule out osmosis | M |
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| So be careful I mean it | N |
| I give you fair warning | C |
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| This kind of hunger draws | O |
| everything into its own | P |
| space nor can we | Q |
| talk it all over have a calm | R |
| rational discussion | E |
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| There is no reason for this only | Q |
| a starved dog's logic about bones | S |
Margaret Atwood
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