An Islesman's Farewell Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABABAB CBDBEBAB ABDBDBAB| Ah must we part my darling | A |
| O let the days be few | B |
| Until your dear returning | A |
| To one who loves but you | B |
| Where'er your ship be sailing | A |
| Think on your own love true | B |
| The back of the wave to you darling | A |
| The back of the wave to you | B |
| - | |
| The witch who oft at midnight | C |
| Above Ben Caillach flew | B |
| Told me she dreamed no danger | D |
| Athwart your vessel drew | B |
| For you she said the breezes | E |
| Aye strong and fairly blew | B |
| The back of the wave to you darling | A |
| The back of the wave to you | B |
| - | |
| Ah waiting here and trembling | A |
| When dark the water's hue | B |
| I'll long for the dear pleasure | D |
| That in your glance I knew | B |
| And pray to Him who never | D |
| Can lose you from His view | B |
| The back of the wave to you darling | A |
| The back of the wave to you | B |
John Campbell
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