An Old Story Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC DEDE FGFG CDHI IHIH JHJHRetold in Rhyme | A |
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They threw him in a prison cell | B |
He moaned upon his bed | C |
And when he crept from coils of hell | B |
Last night you killed they said | C |
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last night in drunken rage you slew | D |
A being brave with breath | E |
A radiant soul because of you | D |
Lies dark in death | E |
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last night I killed he moaned distraught | F |
When I was wild with wine | G |
I slew and I remember naught | F |
O Mother Mother mine | G |
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To what unbridled rage may lead | C |
You taught me at your knew | D |
Why did I not your warning heed | H |
And now the gallows tree | I |
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O Mother Mother come to me | I |
For I am sore distrest | H |
And I would kneel beside your knee | I |
And weep upon your breast | H |
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They stared at him their lips were dumb | J |
Their eyes tear filled | H |
Then spoke the Priest She cannot come | J |
'Twas she you killed | H |
Robert Service
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