Careers Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCE FGFGCDC HIHICDC JKJKCLCL| I knew three sisters all were sweet | A |
| Wishful to wed was I | B |
| And wondered which would mostly meet | A |
| The matrimonial tie | B |
| I asked the first what fate would she | C |
| Wish joy of life to bring to her | D |
| She answered 'I would like to be | C |
| A concert singer ' | E |
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| I asked the second for my mind | F |
| Was set on nuptial noosing | G |
| Unto what lot was she inclined | F |
| If she could have the choosing | G |
| Said she 'For woman I can see | C |
| No fortune finer | D |
| Than to go in for Art and be | C |
| A dress designer ' | - |
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| With heavy heart I asked the third | H |
| What was her life ambition | I |
| A maiden she in look and word | H |
| Of modest disposition | I |
| 'Alas I dearly wish ' said she | C |
| 'My aims were deeper | D |
| My highest hope it is to be | C |
| A good house keeper ' | - |
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| Which did I choose Look at my home | J |
| The answer's there | K |
| As neat and sweet as honeycomb | J |
| With children fair | K |
| And so it humbly seems to me | C |
| In common life | L |
| A woman's glory is to be | C |
| A good house wife | L |
Robert Service
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