Letter I. From The Magpie To The Sparrow. (the Bird And Insects' Post-office.) Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B C D E F| LITTLE JABBERER | A |
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| I have many times thought of addressing to you a few words of advice as you seem to stand in need of such a friend | B |
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| You know that I do not stand much upon ceremony I am always ready for talking and for giving advice and really wonder how other birds can keep themselves so quiet Then you will pardon my frankness since you know my character when I inform you that I think you remarkably tame and spiritless you have no enterprise in you In an old farmyard shuffling amongst the straw there you may be found morning noon and night and you are never seen in the woods and groves with me and my companions where we have the blessing of free liberty and fly where we please You must often have heard me sing that cannot be doubted because I am heard a great way As to me I never come down to your farm unless I think I can find a hen's egg or two amongst the nettles or a chicken or duck just hatched | C |
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| I earnestly advise you to change your manner of life and take a little free air as I do Stop no longer in your dull yard feeding upon pigs' leavings but come abroad with me But I must have done till a better opportunity for the gamekeeper with his gun has just turned the corner Take my advice and you may be as well off and learn to sing as well as I do | D |
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| Yours in great haste | E |
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| MAG | F |
Robert Bloomfield
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Letter I. From The Magpie To The Sparrow. (the Bird And Insects' Post-office.) is a poem by Robert Bloomfield. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.