Jail Tale
Who would not be in jail if the facts were known?
What is the private tale
that is ours to own?
Who would not be in jail if the shams were seen?
What is the private tale
that is ours to clean?
Who would not be in jail if the deeds were done?
What is the private tale
that is ours to stun?
Who would not be in jail if the thieves were caught?
What is the private tale
that is ours to fault?
Who would not be in jail if the lies were found?
What is the private tale
that is ours to round?
Who would not be in jail if the rules were fair?
What is the private tale
that is ours to bear?
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Submitted on February 05, 2010
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
| Scheme | aBa cBc dBd xBx eBe fBf |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
| Characters | 565 |
| Words | 126 |
| Stanzas | 6 |
| Stanza Lengths | 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 |
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