Inscription To Western Australia Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDDC EFFFG| Nation of sun and sin | A |
| Thy flowers and crimes are red | B |
| And thy heart is sore within | A |
| While the glory crowns thy head | B |
| Land of the songless birds | C |
| What was thine ancient crime | D |
| Burning through lapse of time | D |
| Like a prophet' s cursing words | C |
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| Aloes and myrrh and tears | E |
| Mix in thy bitter wine | F |
| Drink while the cup is thine | F |
| Drink for the draught is sign | F |
| Of thy reign in the coming years | G |
John Boyle O'reilly
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