Sonnet Liii. Written In The Spring 1785 On The Death Of The Poet Laureat Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBCBBCCDEFGFE H| The knell of WHITEHEAD tolls his cares are past | A |
| The hapless tribute of his purchas'd lays | B |
| His servile his Egyptian tasks of praise | B |
| If not sublime his strains Fame justly plac'd | C |
| Their power above their work Now with wide gaze | B |
| Of much indignant wonder she surveys | B |
| To the life labouring oar assiduous haste | C |
| A glowing Bard by every Muse embrac'd | C |
| O WARTON chosen Priest of Phoebus' choir | D |
| Shall thy rapt song be venal hymn the THRONE | E |
| Whether its edicts just applause inspire | F |
| Or PATRIOT VIRTUE view them with a frown | G |
| What needs for this the golden stringed Lyre | F |
| The snowy Tunic and the Sun bright Zone | E |
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| Ensigns of Apollo's Priesthood | H |
Anna Seward
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