Black Moran Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CCDE FFGG HHII AAJJ FFKK LLGG| The mule skinner was Bill Jerome the passengers were three | A |
| Two tinhorns from the dives of Nome and Father Tim McGee | A |
| And as for sunny Southland bound through weary woods they sped | B |
| The solitude that ringed them round was silent as the dead | B |
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| Then when the trail crooked crazily the frost rimed horses reared | C |
| And from behind a fallen tree a grim galoot appeared | C |
| He wore a parki white as snow a mask as black as soot | D |
| And carelesslike weaved to and fro a gun as if to shoot | E |
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| Stick up yer mitts an' freeze 'em there his raucous voice outrang | F |
| And shaving them by just a hair a blazing rod went bang | F |
| The sleigh jerked to a sharp stand still Okay drawled Bill Jerome | G |
| Could be this guy who aims to kill is Black Moran from Nome | G |
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| You lousy crooks the bandit cried You're slickly heeled I know | H |
| Come make it snappy dump outside your booty in the snow | H |
| The gambling pair went putty pale they crimped as if with cold | I |
| And heaved upon the icy trail two hefty pokes of gold | I |
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| Then softly stepping from the sleigh came Father Tim McGee | A |
| And speaking in his gentle way Accept my Cross said he | A |
| For other treasures have I none their guilty gold to swell | J |
| Please take this crucifix my son and may it serve you well | J |
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| The bandit whispered in his ear Jeez crize you got me wrong | F |
| I wouldn't rob you Father dear to your Church I belong | F |
| Then swiftly striding to the sleigh he dumped the gold back in | K |
| And hollered On your knees and pray you lousy sons of sin | K |
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| Praise God said Father Tim McGee he made you restitution | L |
| And if he ever kneels to me I'll give him absolution | L |
| I'll have you guys to understand said Driver Bill Jerome | G |
| The squarest gunman in the land is Black Moran form Nome | G |
Robert Service
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