Longevity Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCD AEAEF AGAGH IIJJKKL| Said Brown 'I can't afford to die | A |
| For I have bought annuity | B |
| And every day of living I | A |
| Have money coming in to me | B |
| While others toil to make their bread | C |
| I make mine by not being dead ' | D |
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| Said Jones 'I can't afford to die | A |
| For I have books and books to write | E |
| I do not care for pelf but I | A |
| Would versify my visions bright | E |
| Emotions noble in my breast | F |
| By worthy words should be expressed ' | - |
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| Said Smith 'I can't afford to die | A |
| Because my life is kindly planned | G |
| So many on my care rely | A |
| For comfort and a helping hand | G |
| Too many weak ones need me so | H |
| And will be woeful when I go ' | - |
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| Then Death appraisingly looked down | I |
| Saying 'Your time's up Mister Brown | I |
| And I am sorry Mister Jones | J |
| The earth is ready for your bones | J |
| Friend Smith although you're overdue | K |
| Your lease of living we'll renew | K |
| Both fame and fortune far above | L |
| What matters in the end is Love ' | - |
Robert Service
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