The Lottery Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDED FGFG HIJI KLKL MNMNYoung fellow listen to a friend | A |
Beware of wedlock 'tis a gamble | B |
It's MAN who holds the losing end | A |
In every matrimonial scramble | B |
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Young lady marriage mostly is | C |
A cruel cross of hope's concealing | D |
A rarity is wedded bliss | E |
And WOMAN gets the dirty dealing | D |
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Such my advice to man and maid | F |
But though they harken few will take it | G |
The parson plies his merry trade | F |
The marriage seems much what you make it | G |
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If Pa or Ma had counsel sought | H |
Of me whose locks today are hoary | I |
And feared to tie the nuptial knot | J |
Would I be here to tell the story | I |
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Nay lad and lass don't flout romance | K |
Nor heed this cynical old sinner | L |
Like bold Columbus take a chance | K |
And may your number be a winner | L |
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Far be it from me to advise | M |
But in the marital relation | N |
The safest bet is Compromise | M |
And Mutual Consideration | N |
Robert William Service
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