The Scrutinie Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBCC A DEDEE A FGFGG H GCGCG| I | A |
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| Why shouldst thou sweare I am forsworn | B |
| Since thine I vow'd to be | C |
| Lady it is already Morn | B |
| And 'twas last night I swore to thee | C |
| That fond impossibility | C |
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| II | A |
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| Have I not lov'd thee much and long | D |
| A tedious twelve moneths space | E |
| I should all other beauties wrong | D |
| And rob thee of a new imbrace | E |
| Should I still dote upon thy face | E |
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| III | A |
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| Not but all joy in thy browne haire | F |
| In others may be found | G |
| But I must search the black and faire | F |
| Like skilfulle minerallists that sound | G |
| For treasure in un plow'd up ground | G |
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| IV | H |
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| Then if when I have lov'd my round | G |
| Thou prov'st the pleasant she | C |
| With spoyles of meaner beauties crown'd | G |
| I laden will returne to thee | C |
| Ev'n sated with varietie | G |
Richard Lovelace
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The Scrutinie is a poem by Richard Lovelace. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.