The Hippopotamus Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB| I shoot the Hippopotamus | A |
| With bullets made of platinum | B |
| Because if I use leaden ones | C |
| His hide is sure to flatten 'em | B |
Hilaire Belloc
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