Old Christmas Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEFE GHIH CHJH AKLKNow he who knows old Christmas | A |
He knows a carle of worth | B |
For he is as good a fellow | C |
As any upon earth | B |
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He comes warm cloaked and coated | D |
And buttoned up to the chin | E |
And soon as he comes a nigh the door | F |
We open and let him in | E |
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And with sprigs of holly and ivy | G |
We make the house look gay | H |
Just out of an old regard for him | I |
For it was his ancient way | H |
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He must be a rich old fellow | C |
What money he gives away | H |
There is not a lord in England | J |
Could equal him any day | H |
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Good luck unto old Christmas | A |
And long life let us sing | K |
For he doth more good unto the poor | L |
Than many a crowned king | K |
Mary Howitt
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