A Shakespeare Memorial Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCDEFEFGG| Why should we lodge in marble or in bronze | A |
| Spirits more vast than earth or sea or sky | B |
| Wiser the silent worshipper that cons | A |
| Their words for wisdom that will never die | B |
| Unto the favourite of the passing hour | C |
| Erect the statue and parade the bust | D |
| Whereon decisive Time will slowly shower | C |
| Oblivion's refuse and disdainful dust | D |
| The Monarchs of the Mind self sceptred Kings | E |
| Need no memento to transmit their name | F |
| Throned on their thoughts and high imaginings | E |
| They are the Lords not sycophants of Fame | F |
| Raise pedestals to perishable stuff | G |
| Gods for themselves are monuments enough | G |
Alfred Austin
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