On John Dove, Innkeeper, Mauchline. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDDC CCEDDEHere lies Johnny Pidgeon | A |
What was his religion | B |
Wha e'er desires to ken | C |
To some other warl' | D |
Maun follow the carl | D |
For here Johnny Pidgeon had nane | C |
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Strong ale was ablution | C |
Small beer persecution | C |
A dram was memento mori | E |
But a full flowing bowl | D |
Was the saving his soul | D |
And port was celestial glory | E |
Robert Burns
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