The Englishman Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCBDCEC ADFDAGBG AHIHDBJBSt George he was for England | A |
And before he killed the dragon | B |
He drank a pint of English ale | C |
Out of an English flagon | B |
For though he fast right readily | D |
In hair shirt or in mail | C |
It isn't safe to give him cakes | E |
Unless you give him ale | C |
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St George he was for England | A |
And right gallantly set free | D |
The lady left for dragon's meat | F |
And tied up to a tree | D |
But since he stood for England | A |
And knew what England means | G |
Unless you give him bacon | B |
You mustn't give him beans | G |
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St George he is for England | A |
And shall wear the shield he wore | H |
When we go out in armour | I |
With battle cross before | H |
But though he is jolly company | D |
And very pleased to dine | B |
It isn't safe to give him nuts | J |
Unless you give him wine | B |
Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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