The Trust Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCD EFEFGDGD HIHIJDJD| Because I've eighty years and odd | A |
| And darkling is my day | B |
| I now prepare to meet my God | A |
| And for forgiveness pray | B |
| Not for salvation is my plea | C |
| Nor Heaven hope just rest | D |
| Begging Dear Father pardon me | C |
| I did not do my best | D |
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| I did not measure with the Just | E |
| To serve my fellow men | F |
| But unto levity and lust | E |
| I loaned my precious pen | F |
| I sorrow for the sacred touch | G |
| And though I toiled with zest | D |
| Dear God have mercy in as much | G |
| I did not do my best | D |
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| I bless You for the gift you gave | H |
| That brought me golden joy | I |
| Yet here beside the gentle grave | H |
| I grieve for its employ | I |
| Have pity Lord so well I know | J |
| I failed you in the test | D |
| And my last thought is one of woe | J |
| I did not do my best | D |
Robert William Service
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