The Decision Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABACDEFE GHGHIHIH J JKLHL MHNHOHO| Said she 'Although my husband Jim | A |
| Is with his home content | B |
| I never should have married him | A |
| We are so different | C |
| Oh yes I know he loves me well | D |
| Our children he adores | E |
| But he's so dull and I rebel | F |
| Against a life that bores | E |
| - | |
| 'Of course there is another man | G |
| Quite pennyless is he | H |
| And yet with hope and joy we plan | G |
| A home beyond the sea | H |
| Though I forfeit the name of wife | I |
| And neighbours ostracise | H |
| Such happiness will crown our life | I |
| Their censure we'll despise | H |
| - | |
| 'But then what will my children think | J |
| Whose love is pure and true ' | - |
| Said I 'Your memory will stink | J |
| If they should speak of you | K |
| Your doting Jim will curse your name | L |
| And if you make a mess | H |
| Of life oh do not in your shame | L |
| Dare hope for happiness ' | - |
| - | |
| Well still with Jim she lives serene | M |
| And has of kiddies three | H |
| 'Oh what a fool I might have been | N |
| To leave my home ' says she | H |
| 'Of course Jim is a priceless bore | O |
| But he's so sweet to me | H |
| Come darling won't you let me pour | O |
| Another cup of tea ' | - |
Robert William Service
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