The Trust Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCD EFEFGDGD HIHIJDJDBecause 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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