Written For My Son Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCC DDEE FFGG| When Athens was for Arts and Arms renown'd | A |
| Olympic Wreaths uncommon Merit crown'd | A |
| These slight Distinctions from the Learn'd and Wise | B |
| Convey'd eternal Honour with the Prize | B |
| 'Twas this the gen'rous Love of Fame inspir'd | C |
| And Grecian Breasts with noblest Ardor fir'd | C |
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| For like Rewards like Judges we implore | D |
| Immortal Fame with Grecian Arts restore | D |
| Our growing Merit with Indulgence view | E |
| And sure you'll favour what distinguish'd you | E |
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| Leave Ignorance and Sloth to Scorn and Shame | F |
| But crown the Worthy with immortal Fame | F |
| And Fame conferr'd by you can never fail | G |
| What Men have purchas'd they of Right entail | G |
Mary Barber
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