Second Childhood Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCD EFEFGHGH IJIJKBKB| When I go on my morning walk | A |
| Because I'm mild | B |
| If I be in the mood to talk | A |
| I choose a child | B |
| I'd rather prattle with a lass | C |
| Of tender age | D |
| Than converse in the high brow class | C |
| With college sage | D |
| - | |
| I love the touch of silken hand | E |
| That softly clings | F |
| In old of age I understand | E |
| Life's little things | F |
| I love the lisp of tiny tongue | G |
| And trusting eyes | H |
| These are the joys that keep me young | G |
| As daylight dies | H |
| - | |
| For as to second childhood I | I |
| Draw gently near | J |
| With happy heart I see the why | I |
| Children are dear | J |
| So wise Professor go your way | K |
| I am beguiled | B |
| To wistful loving by the gay | K |
| Laugh of a child | B |
Robert William Service
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