To W. R. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH| Madam Life's a piece in bloom | A |
| Death goes dogging everywhere | B |
| She's the tenant of the room | A |
| He's the ruffian on the stair | B |
| - | |
| You shall see her as a friend | C |
| You shall bilk him once and twice | D |
| But he'll trap you in the end | C |
| And he'll stick you for her price | D |
| - | |
| With his kneebones at your chest | E |
| And his knuckles in your throat | F |
| You would reason plead protest | E |
| Clutching at her petticoat | F |
| - | |
| But she's heard it all before | G |
| Well she knows you've had your fun | H |
| Gingerly she gains the door | G |
| And your little job is done | H |
William Ernest Henley
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