Musing On The Roaring Ocean. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC DEDF GHGI J CECF| Tune Druimion dubh | A |
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| I | - |
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| Musing on the roaring ocean | B |
| Which divides my love and me | C |
| Wearying heaven in warm devotion | B |
| For his weal where'er he be | C |
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| II | - |
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| Hope and fear's alternate billow | D |
| Yielding late to nature's law | E |
| Whisp'ring spirits round my pillow | D |
| Talk of him that's far awa | F |
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| III | - |
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| Ye whom sorrow never wounded | G |
| Ye who never shed a tear | H |
| Care untroubled joy surrounded | G |
| Gaudy day to you is dear | I |
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| IV | J |
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| Gentle night do thou befriend me | C |
| Downy sleep the curtain draw | E |
| Spirits kind again attend me | C |
| Talk of him that's far awa | F |
Robert Burns
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Musing On The Roaring Ocean. is a poem by Robert Burns. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.