The Awakening Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABC DDEE| I did not know that life could be so sweet | A |
| I did not know the hours could speed so fleet | A |
| Till I knew you and life was sweet again | B |
| The days grew brief with love and lack of pain | C |
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| I was a slave a few short days ago | D |
| The powers of Kings and Princes now I know | D |
| I would not be again in bondage save | E |
| I had your smile the liberty I crave | E |
Paul Laurence Dunbar
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