An Old Story Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC DEDE FGFG CDHI IHIH JHJH| Retold 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 William Service
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