The Suitors. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCDCD CECEFGFHBH| Wealth sought the bower of Beauty | A |
| Dressed like a modern beau | B |
| Just then Love Health and Duty | A |
| Took up their hats to go | B |
| Wealth such a cordial welcome met | C |
| As made the others grieve | D |
| So Duty shunned the gay coquette | C |
| Love pouting took French leave | D |
| He did | C |
| Love pouting took French leave | D |
| - | |
| Old Time the friend of Duty | C |
| Next called to see the fair | E |
| He laid his hand on Beauty | C |
| And left her in despair | E |
| Wealth vanished Last went rosy Health | F |
| And she was doomed to prove | G |
| That those who Duty slight for Wealth | F |
| Can never hope for Love | H |
| Ah no | B |
| Can never hope for Love | H |
George Pope Morris
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