The Artemus Of Michigan Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCCDE F GGHHIIFJ F KLMMAANFOP F| Grand Haven is in Michigan and in possession too | A |
| Of as many rare attractions as our party ever knew | A |
| The fine hotel the landlord and the lordly bill of fare | B |
| And the dainty neat completeness of the pretty waiters there | B |
| The touch on the piano in the parlor and the trill | C |
| Of the exquisite soprano in our fancy singing still | C |
| Our cozy room its comfort and our thousand grateful tho'ts | D |
| And at our door the gentle face | E |
| Of | - |
| H | - |
| Y | - |
| Potts | F |
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| His artless observations and his drollery of style | G |
| Bewildered with that sorrowful serenity of smile | G |
| The eye's elusive twinkle and the twitching of the lid | H |
| Like he didn't go to say it and was sorry that he did | H |
| O Artemus of Michigan so worthy of the name | I |
| Our manager indorses it and Bill Nye does the same | I |
| You tickled our affection in so many tender spots | F |
| That even Recollection laughs | J |
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| H | - |
| Y | - |
| Potts | F |
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| And hark ye O Grand Haven count your rare attractions o'er | K |
| The commerce of your ships at sea and ships along the shore | L |
| Your railroads and your industries and interests untold | M |
| Your Opera House our lecture and the gate receipts in gold | M |
| Ay Banner Town of Michigan count all your treasures through | A |
| Your crowds of summer tourists and your Sanitarium too | A |
| Your lake your beach your drives your breezy groves | N |
| and grassy plots | F |
| But head the list of all of these | O |
| With | P |
| H | - |
| Y | - |
| Potts | F |
James Whitcomb Riley
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