Epitaph, Intended For Himself Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC DEDE FGFG HIHI| A | |
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| Escaped the gloom of mortal life a soul | B |
| Here leaves its mouldering tenement of clay | C |
| Safe where no cares their whelming billows roll | B |
| No doubts bewilder and no hopes betray | C |
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| Like thee I once have stemm'd the sea of life | D |
| Like thee have languish'd after empty joys | E |
| Like thee have labour'd in the stormy strife | D |
| Been grieved for trifles and amused with toys | E |
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| Yet for a while 'gainst Passion's threatful blast | F |
| Let steady Reason urge the struggling oar | G |
| Shot through the dreary gloom the morn at last | F |
| Gives to thy longing eye the blissful shore | G |
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| Forget my frailties thou art also frail | H |
| Forgive my lapses for thyself mayst fall | I |
| Nor read unmoved my artless tender tale | H |
| I was a friend O man to thee to all | I |
James Beattie
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