On Mr. Gay Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCCDDEEFFGF| Of Manners gentle of Affections mild | A |
| In Wit a Man Simplicity a Child | A |
| With native Humour temp'ring virtuous Rage | B |
| Form'd to delight at once and lash the age | B |
| Above Temptation in a low Estate | C |
| And uncorrupted ev'n among the Great | C |
| A safe Companion and an easy Friend | D |
| Unblam'd thro' Life lamented in thy End | D |
| These are Thy Honours not that here thy Bust | E |
| Is mix'd with Heroes or with Kings thy dust | E |
| But that the Worthy and the Good shall say | F |
| Striking their pensive bosoms | F |
| Here | G |
| lies GAY | F |
Alexander Pope
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