A Bard's Epitaph Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AAABAC DEDFDF BBBGCG AAAHAH AAAIAIIs there a whim inspired fool | A |
Owre fast for thought owre hot for rule | A |
Owre blate to seek owre proud to snool | A |
Let him draw near | B |
And owre this grassy heap sing dool | A |
And drap a tear | C |
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Is there a bard of rustic song | D |
Who noteless steals the crowds among | E |
That weekly this area throng | D |
O pass not by | F |
But with a frater feeling strong | D |
Here heave a sigh | F |
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Is there a man whose judgment clear | B |
Can others teach the course to steer | B |
Yet runs himself life's mad career | B |
Wild as the wave | G |
Here pause and thro' the starting tear | C |
Survey this grave | G |
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The poor inhabitant below | A |
Was quick to learn the wise to know | A |
And keenly felt the friendly glow | A |
And softer flame | H |
But thoughtless follies laid him low | A |
And stain'd his name | H |
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Reader attend whether thy soul | A |
Soars fancy's flights beyond the pole | A |
Or darkling grubs this earthly hole | A |
In low pursuit | I |
Know prudent cautious self control | A |
Is wisdom's root | I |
Robert Burns
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