Happy Days. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB ADA EFGF EHAH IAJA| Are you going next week to see Phillis and Phoebe | A |
| Phillis on Monday will be just fourteen | B |
| She says we shall all have our tea in the garden | C |
| And afterwards have some nice games on the green | B |
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| I wanted a new frock but mother said 'No ' | - |
| So I must be content with my old one you see | A |
| But then white is so pretty and kind Aunt Matilda | D |
| Has sent down a beautiful necklace for me | A |
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| Oh yes I am going and Peggy is going | E |
| And mother is making us new frocks to wear | F |
| I shall have my red sash and my hat with pink ribbons | G |
| I know all the girls will be smart who are there | F |
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| And then too we're going to each take a nosegay | E |
| The larger the better for Phillis to say | H |
| That all her friends love her and wish her so happy | A |
| And bring her sweet flowers upon her birthday | H |
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| And won't it be lovely in beautiful sunshine | I |
| The table spread under the great apple tree | A |
| To see little Phillis that dear little Phillis | J |
| Look smiling all round as she pours out the tea | A |
Kate Greenaway
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