Why I Love Them Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CCDE FFGG FFHH IIJK| I would tell thee of Stella how she made glad the hours | A |
| So oft calling mother with strewn wreaths and flowers | A |
| Blue eyes fondly glancing and gleefully dance | B |
| While singing so gayly or skipping perchance | B |
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| Then comes my son Ernest an affectionate boy | C |
| So true and so thoughtful never aught but a joy | C |
| E'er steady and happy eyes earnest and clear | D |
| His dear voice so merry methinks I still hear | E |
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| I would say of Marie that she is very fair | F |
| With ways of a lady and golden waved hair | F |
| She scolds and laughs sweetly while people all tell | G |
| With curls and long lashes she'll yet be a belle | G |
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| Then rosy cheeked Bertha whose housewifely care | F |
| And womanly habits call forth praises rare | F |
| Small winsome maiden whose large tender heart | H |
| To blame makes thee timid thy tears swift to start | H |
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| Tall slender Celesta whose spiritual face | I |
| And excelling talents could a palace well grace | I |
| Five faces so pretty eyes brighter than gems | J |
| And hearts kind and loving is why I love them | K |
Mary Alice Walton
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