The Bread-knife Ballad Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB ACAD EFGFG| A little child was sitting Up on her mother's knee | A |
| And down down her cheeks the bitter tears did flow | B |
| And as I sadly listened I heard this tender plea | A |
| 'Twas uttered in a voice so soft and low | B |
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| Not guilty said the Jury And the Judge said Set her free | A |
| But remember it must not occur again | C |
| And next time you must listen to you little daughter's plea | A |
| Then all the Court did join in this refrain | D |
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| Chorus | E |
| Please Mother don't stab Father with the BREAD KNIFE | F |
| Remember 'twas a gift when you were wed | G |
| But if you must stab Father with the BREAD KNIFE | F |
| Please Mother use another for the BREAD | G |
Robert Service
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