My Lady's Law Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDED FAGA HIAI JKAK LMNM OBAB| The Law whereby my lady moves | A |
| Was never Law to me | B |
| But 'tis enough that she approves | A |
| Whatever Law it be | B |
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| For in that Law and by that Law | C |
| My constant course I'll steer | D |
| Not that I heed or deem it dread | E |
| But that she holds it dear | D |
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| Tho' Asia sent for my content | F |
| Her richest argosies | A |
| Those would I spurn and bid return | G |
| If that should give her ease | A |
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| With equal heart I'd watch depart | H |
| Each spiced sail from sight | I |
| Sans bitterness desiring less | A |
| Great gear than her delight | I |
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| Though Kings made swift with many a gift | J |
| My proven sword to hire | K |
| I would not go nor serve 'em so | A |
| Except at her desire | K |
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| With even mind I'd put behind | L |
| Adventure and acclaim | M |
| And clean give o'er esteeming more | N |
| Her favour than my fame | M |
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| Yet such am I yea such am I | O |
| Sore bond and freest free | B |
| The Law that sways my lady's ways | A |
| Is mystery to me | B |
Rudyard Kipling
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