A Bard's Epitaph Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AAABAC DEDFDF BBBGCG AAAHAH AAAIAI| Is 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 |
| - | |
| 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 |
| - | |
| 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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About A Bard's Epitaph
A Bard's Epitaph is a poem by Robert Burns. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.