The Birch Trees Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDDDCE DCFGG HCICAICDJA| Blessed is the birch in the valley of Gwy | A |
| Whose branches will fall off one by one two by two | B |
| It will remain when there will be a battle in Ardudwy | C |
| And the lowing together of the cattle about the ford of Mochnwy | D |
| And spears and shouting at Dyganwy | D |
| And Edwin bearing sway in Mona | D |
| And youths pale and light | C |
| In ruddy clothes commanding them | E |
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| Blessed is the birch in Pumlumon | D |
| Which will see when the front of the stage shall be exalted | C |
| and which will see Franks clad in mail | F |
| About the hearth food for whelps | G |
| And monks frequently riding on steeds | G |
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| Blessed is the birch in the heights of Dinwythy | H |
| Which will know when there shall be a battle in Ardudwy | C |
| And spears uplifted around Edrywy | I |
| And a bridge in the Taw and another on the Tawy | C |
| And another on account of a misfortun on the banks of the Gwy | A |
| And the artificer that will make it let his name by Garwy | I |
| and the principle of Mona have dominion over it | C |
| Women will be under the Gynt and men in affliction | D |
| Happier than I is he who will welcome | J |
| The time of Cadwaladyr a song he may sing | A |
Anonymous Olde English
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