Ode On Solitude Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDED FGFG HIHI JKJKHappy the man whose wish and care | A |
A few paternal acres bound | B |
Content to breathe his native air | A |
In his own ground | B |
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Whose heards with milk whose fields with bread | C |
Whose flocks supply him with attire | D |
Whose trees in summer yield him shade | E |
In winter fire | D |
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Blest who can unconcern'dly find | F |
Hours days and years slide soft away | G |
In health of body peace of mind | F |
Quiet by day | G |
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Sound sleep by night study and ease | H |
Together mix'd sweet recreation | I |
And innocence which most does please | H |
With meditation | I |
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Thus let me live unseen unknown | J |
Thus unlamented let me dye | K |
Steal from the world and not a stone | J |
Tell where I lye | K |
Alexander Pope
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