On John Dove, Innkeeper, Mauchline. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDDC CCEDDE| Here 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 |
| - | |
| 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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On John Dove, Innkeeper, Mauchline. is a poem by Robert Burns. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.