Walk Circumspectly
Richard Groff 1957 (Pottstown, Pa.)
You should not say
I’ll find no trouble today
I’ll just walk in peace
As I go on my way
Before the words even
Come forth from your lips
The demons are gathering
And making a list
They know all the trouble
You hope to avoid
And they’re forming a plan
So that you’ll be destroyed
Walk circumspectly in all of your dealings
Don’t make decisions just based on your feelings
Keep your eyes open
And look straight ahead
If you listen to men
It’s lies you’ll be fed
You must know the truth!
Before you start planning
Don’t be deceitful!
Don’t be too demanding!
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Written on October 03, 2021
Submitted by dawg4jesus on May 10, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | AAXA XXBX CDXD EE XFXF XBCB |
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Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
Characters | 577 |
Words | 113 |
Stanzas | 6 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4 |
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