Sonnet Upon A Swedish Cottage, Written On The Road, Within A Few Miles Of Stockholm. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEFGG| Here far from all the pomp Ambition seeks | A |
| Much sought but only whilst untasted prais'd | B |
| Content and Innocence with rosy cheeks | A |
| Enjoy the simple shed their hands have rais'd | B |
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| On a gray rock it stands whose fretted base | C |
| The distant cat'ract's murm'ring waters lave | D |
| Whilst o'er its mossy roof with varying grace | C |
| The slender branches of the white birch wave | D |
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| Around the forest fir is heard to sigh | E |
| On which the pensive ear delights to dwell | F |
| Whilst as the gazing trav'ller passes by | E |
| The gray goat starting sounds his tinkling bell | F |
| Oh in my native land ere life's decline | G |
| May such a spot so wild so sweet be mine | G |
John Carr (sir)
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