Good And Right
Bad and wrong is everywhere; so is good and right.
There's no reason to despair if you're in pure light.
Act as if love shapes each day: make-believe comes true.
There's no reason to misplay if you're in fine lieu.
Look about a close backyard: see the wonders near.
There's no reason to discard if you're in apt cheer.
Keep a vigilant clear goal: purpose provides aim.
There's no reason to cajole if you're in time frame.
Take a cautious justice stand: fairness aids surcease.
There's no reason to remand if you're in set peace.
Find the splendor all around: nature's gifts are free.
There's no reason to dumfound if you're in fit key.
Good and right is within reach; so is bad and wrong.
There's no reason to impeach if you're in art song.
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Submitted on February 05, 2010
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | AA BB CC DD EE FF GG |
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 727 |
Words | 135 |
Stanzas | 7 |
Stanza Lengths | 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 |
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