Dingley And Brent[1], A Song Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BBCDDE FFEGGH IIJKKL| To the tune of Ye Commons and Peers | A |
| - | |
| Dingley and Brent | B |
| Wherever they went | B |
| Ne'er minded a word that was spoken | C |
| Whatever was said | D |
| They ne'er troubled their head | D |
| But laugh'd at their own silly joking | E |
| - | |
| Should Solomon wise | F |
| In majesty rise | F |
| And show them his wit and his learning | E |
| They never would hear | G |
| But turn the deaf ear | G |
| As a matter they had no concern in | H |
| - | |
| You tell a good jest | I |
| And please all the rest | I |
| Comes Dingley and asks you what was it | J |
| And curious to know | K |
| Away she will go | K |
| To seek an old rag in the closet | L |
Jonathan Swift
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