To M.i. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GAGA HIHI JHJH KLML NONO PQPQ R| Thou Margaret lov'st the secret shade | A |
| The murmuring brook or tow'ring tree | B |
| The village cot within the glade | A |
| And lonely walk have charms for thee | B |
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| To thee more dear the jasmine bow'r | C |
| That shelt'ring undisturb'd retreat | D |
| Than the high canopy of pow'r | C |
| Or Luxury's embroider'd seat | D |
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| More sweet the early morning breeze | E |
| Whose odours fill the rural vale | F |
| The waving bosom of the seas | E |
| When ruffled by the rising gale | F |
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| Than all which pride or pomp bestow | G |
| To grace the lofty Indian maid | A |
| Who prizes more the diamond's glow | G |
| Than all in humbler vest array'd | A |
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| Sweet is the rural festive song | H |
| Which sounds so wildly o'er the plain | I |
| When thoughtless mirth the notes prolong | H |
| And heart felt pleasure pours the strain | I |
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| Sweet is the dance where light and gay | J |
| The village maiden trips along | H |
| Her simple robe in careless play | J |
| As her fleet step winds round the throng | H |
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| Sweet is the labourer's blazing fire | K |
| When evening shades invite to rest | L |
| Though weary home does joy inspire | M |
| And social love dilates his breast | L |
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| His rural lass with glee prepares | N |
| The dainties fondness made her hoard | O |
| Her husband now the banquet shares | N |
| And children croud around the board | O |
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| Ah who could wish to view the air | P |
| Of listless ease and languid wealth | Q |
| Who with such pleasures could compare | P |
| The joys of innocence and health | Q |
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| AUGUST | R |
Matilda Betham
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