My Inner Life Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCD EFEFGHIH EJEJKLML| 'Tis true my garments threadbare are | A |
| And sorry poor I seem | B |
| But inly I am richer far | A |
| Than any poet's dream | B |
| For I've a hidden life no one | C |
| Can ever hope to see | D |
| A sacred sanctuary none | C |
| May share with me | D |
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| Aloof I stand from out the strife | E |
| Within my heart a song | F |
| By virtue of my inner life | E |
| I to myself belong | F |
| Against man ruling I rebel | G |
| Yet do not fear defeat | H |
| For to my secret citadel | I |
| I may retreat | H |
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| Oh you who have an inner life | E |
| Beyond this dismal day | J |
| With wars and evil rumours rife | E |
| Go blessedly your way | J |
| Your refuge hold inviolate | K |
| Unto yourself be true | L |
| And shield serene from sordid fate | M |
| The Real You | L |
Robert William Service
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