Prepare

Steve Cochrane 1955 (Cape)



The Boy Scouts say to be prepared
In all you plan to do.
When I was one, they often shared
Advice that was so true!

To be prepared does not mean wait
Until you see the need,
Because for those who hesitate,
They probably won't succeed.

So, when the flood is headed for
Your home, know what to do.
Those swimming lessons won't be more
Than wishing dreams come true.

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Being Prepared

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Written on September 21, 2023

Submitted by stevec.24118 on September 21, 2023

Modified by stevec.24118 on September 21, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB CDCD EBEB
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 365
Words 78
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4

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