Outspokenness Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AB CD EF GH IJ KL GM NA LO| If you re holding a grudge against me don t greet me | A |
| I don t want anybody to pretend to be my friend | B |
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| Frankly it doesn t matter whether you like me or not | C |
| I don t socialise with hypocrites and evil minded persons | D |
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| Don t attempt to satisfy me by giving me something | E |
| I can t think of a gift that will make me feel good | F |
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| I m not covetous of your ability and financial status | G |
| You can t impress me for I m not a typical person | H |
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| I don t entertain close fisted persons and freeloaders | I |
| Furthermore I never queued for handouts especially food | J |
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| Perhaps you think I m abnormal not to miss people | K |
| If you go away for a long time I won t yearn for you | L |
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| You seldom speak to me because of my outspokenness | G |
| Since you and I can t get along don t mourn when I m dead | M |
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| When you re burying me don t make noise over my coffin | N |
| I don t want anybody to weep crocodile tears for me | A |
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| Don t preach and sing at my funeral for I won t hear you | L |
| And please don t put wreaths on my gravestone | O |
Marlon Pitter
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