The Glutton Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCC DDEEFF| A STURGEON once a glutton famed was led | A |
| To have for supper all except the head | A |
| With wond'rous glee he feasted on the fish | B |
| And quickly swallowed down the royal dish | B |
| O'ercharged howe'er his stomach soon gave way | C |
| And doctors were required without delay | C |
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| THE danger imminent his friends desired | D |
| He'd settle ev'ry thing affairs required | D |
| Said he in that respect I'm quite prepared | E |
| And since my time so little is declared | E |
| With diligence I earnestly request | F |
| The sturgeon's head you'll get me nicely dressed | F |
Jean De La Fontaine
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