Epitaph On John Dove, Innkeeper Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABCCB BBDCCD| HERE lies Johnie Pigeon | A |
| What was his religion | A |
| Whae'er desires to ken | B |
| To some other warl' | C |
| Maun follow the carl | C |
| For here Johnie Pigeon had nane | B |
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| Strong ale was ablution | B |
| Small beer persecution | B |
| A dram was memento mori | D |
| But a full flowing bowl | C |
| Was the saving his soul | C |
| And port was celestial glory | D |
Robert Burns
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