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When I Compared

Steve Cochrane 1955 (Cape)

Rhymed
The mountains aren't tall.
They seem rather small,
Compare to heaven above.

The oceans aren't wide
Nor quite deep inside,
Compared to God's holy love.

All deeds of mankind
Will never quite shine
Compared to Glory Divine!

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Comparing

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Written on July 25, 2023

Submitted by stevec.24118 on July 25, 2023

Modified by stevec.24118 on July 25, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AAB CCB XDD
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 222
Words 44
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 3, 3, 3
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  • luisestable1
    luisestable1
    What a wonderful poem this is! And it is well-written. The comparison is well-made and makes sense to any believer.
    One has to admire the rhyme-scheme; it is carried out well and gives a pleasant rhythm to the reading of the poem.
    You've done well here! 
    LikeReply9 months ago

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