The Hand
Robert William Service 1874 – 1958
Throughout my life I see
A guiding hand;
The pitfalls set for me
Were grimly planned.
But always when and where
They opened wide,
Someone who seemed to care
Stood by my side.
When up the pathway dark
I stumbled on,
Afar, ahead a spark
Of guidance shone.
When forked the tragic trail
And sad my plight,
My guardian without fail
Would lead me right.
How merciful a Mind
my life has planned!
Aye, though mine eyes were blind
I touched the Hand;
Though weary ways and wan
My feet have trod,
Always it led me on,
Starways to God.
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Submitted on May 13, 2011
Modified on April 16, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABABCDCD EFEXGHGH IBIBFJFJ |
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Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
Characters | 511 |
Words | 102 |
Stanzas | 3 |
Stanza Lengths | 8, 8, 8 |
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