The Breaking Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC DEDE FGFG| The Lord God speaks to a youth | A |
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| Bend now thy body to the common weight | B |
| But oh that vine clad head those limbs of morn | C |
| Those proud young shoulders I myself made straight | B |
| How shall ye wear the yoke that must be worn | C |
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| Look thou my son what wisdom comes to thee | D |
| But oh that singing mouth those radiant eyes | E |
| Those dancing feet that I myself made free | D |
| How shall I sadden them to make them wise | E |
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| Nay then thou shalt Resist not have a care | F |
| Yea I must work my plans who sovereign sit | G |
| Yet do not tremble so I cannot bear | F |
| Though I am God to see thee so submit | G |
Margaret Steele Anderson
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