On The Edge Of Eternity Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCD EFAGHI JHKL MNOPK QL| We are but shadows beneath the Sun's golden | A |
| rays Created from dust we are the Earth Forever | B |
| trapped and forced to survive in the Hell | C |
| we have constructed for ourselves | D |
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| There is great evil in the forest Will a torch | E |
| light for us the way to Truth Why even bother to | F |
| surely dishonor yourself in a blaze of forgotten | A |
| promises The flame will be extinguished before | G |
| it even has enough time to emit any warmth to the | H |
| seekers of knowledge | I |
| - | |
| Isolated yet surrounded by mirror images of | J |
| themselves our world leaders convey to us a | H |
| master plan of suicide and destruction while we | K |
| applaud salute and wave banners of acceptance | L |
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| There will not be another dawn The Sun will | M |
| never light up the desolate emptiness of space | N |
| again for we have seen our last sunset inhaled | O |
| our last breath of fresh air prayed our last | P |
| prayer of forgiveness and finally | K |
| - | |
| fulfilled our sad destiny by truly destroying | Q |
| ourselves with greed lust and ignorance | L |
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Michael Mcguire
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