Hope Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GEHE IJIK AEAE JLJL| Oh why should sorrow wound the heart | A |
| And rob the soul of rest | B |
| Why is misfortune's bitter dart | A |
| Allowed to pierce the breast | B |
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| We dare not ask 'tis heaven's decree | C |
| While faring here below | D |
| Man's bark is tossed upon the sea | C |
| Of trouble grief and woe | D |
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| But Mercy holdeth forth a light | E |
| Upon the waves to shine | F |
| And cheer him in the darkest night | E |
| The star of Hope divine | F |
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| Enabled thus he looks before | G |
| And sees Oh joyful sight | E |
| The waves subside the storm is o'er | H |
| The sky is clear and bright | E |
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| What comfort 'tis when cares annoy | I |
| To know they are from One | J |
| Whose hand dispenses peace and joy | I |
| As well as grief and pain | K |
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| Then cherish hope despondent heart | A |
| With strength renew the fight | E |
| And God will gladness yet impart | A |
| Thy darkness turn to light | E |
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| The dreary winter soon is done | J |
| And then the month of May | L |
| The clouds which now obscure the sun | J |
| Will soon have passed away | L |
W. M. Mackeracher
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