An Acrostic Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABCDEFGF HHIIIJJ KKLLMM| Cannot happiness perfect be found on this earth | A |
| How absurd to expect it sin comes with our birth | A |
| As soon from spring bitter sweet water procure | B |
| Rich clusters of grapes from the thorn | C |
| Look for figs upon thistles when seeking for food | D |
| Or bread from the cold flinty stone | E |
| The wealth of the Indies true peace can't bestow | F |
| The Crown Royal oft presses an aching brow | G |
| E'en in laughter there's madness mirth coupled with woe | F |
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| As true peace in this world then can never be found | H |
| Until deep in the heart Christian graces abound | H |
| Give diligent heed to the keeping thy heart | I |
| Unwearied in effort repel every dart | I |
| So dextrously pointed by Satan's black art | I |
| True peace is from Heaven a child of the skies | J |
| And feeble exertions secure not the prize | J |
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| Never falter in duty but trust in that power | K |
| Engaged to support you in each trying hour | K |
| When sinking like Peter amidst the dark wave | L |
| Ever look unto Jesus almighty to save | L |
| Look to him live like him be strong in his might | M |
| Lay thy burden on him and thy cross he'll make light | M |
Mary Ann H. T. Bigelow
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