The Pessimist Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBACAACDAAEAA| Here is a tale for uncles and old aunties | A |
| There was a man once who denied the Devil | B |
| Yet in the world saw nothing else but evil | B |
| A pessimist with face as sour as Dante's | A |
| Still people praised him men he loathed and hated | C |
| And cursed beneath his breath for wretched sinners | A |
| While still he drank with them and ate their dinners | A |
| And listened to their talk and tolerated | C |
| At last he wrote a book full of invective | D |
| And vile abuse of earth and all its nations | A |
| Denying God and Devil Heaven and Hades | A |
| Fame followed this 'His was the right perspective ' | E |
| 'A great philosopher ' He lost all patience | A |
| But still went out to dine with Lords and Ladies | A |
Madison Julius Cawein
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