The Dilettante: A Modern Type Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEDE FGFG HIHI| He scribbles some in prose and verse | A |
| And now and then he prints it | B |
| He paints a little gathers some | C |
| Of Nature's gold and mints it | B |
| - | |
| He plays a little sings a song | D |
| Acts tragic roles or funny | E |
| He does because his love is strong | D |
| But not oh not for money | E |
| - | |
| He studies almost everything | F |
| From social art to science | G |
| A thirsty mind a flowing spring | F |
| Demand and swift compliance | G |
| - | |
| He looms above the sordid crowd | H |
| At least through friendly lenses | I |
| While his mamma looks pleased and proud | H |
| And kindly pays expenses | I |
Paul Laurence Dunbar
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