The Boys And The Apple-tree Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDC EFE GHG| As William and Thomas were walking one day | A |
| They came by a fine orchard's side | B |
| They would rather eat apples than spell read or play | A |
| And Thomas to William then cried | B |
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| 'O brother look yonder what clusters hang there | C |
| I'll try and climb over the wall | D |
| I must have an apple I will have a pear | C |
| Although it should cost me a fall ' | - |
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| Said William to Thomas 'To steal is a sin | E |
| Mamma has oft told this to thee | F |
| I never have stolen nor will I begin | E |
| So the apples may hang on the tree ' | - |
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| 'You are a good boy as you ever have been ' | - |
| Said Thomas 'let's walk on my lad | G |
| We'll call on our schoolfellow Benjamin Green | H |
| Who to see us I know will be glad | G |
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