Song-the Charms Of Lovely Davies Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCBDEFG HIJIKLMG NOPLQLRG SJTJRLJG| O HOW shall I unskilfu' try | A |
| The poet's occupation | B |
| The tunefu' powers in happy hours | C |
| That whisper inspiration | B |
| Even they maun dare an effort mair | D |
| Than aught they ever gave us | E |
| Ere they rehearse in equal verse | F |
| The charms o' lovely Davies | G |
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| Each eye it cheers when she appears | H |
| Like Phoebus in the morning | I |
| When past the shower and every flower | J |
| The garden is adorning | I |
| As the wretch looks o'er Siberia's shore | K |
| When winter bound the wave is | L |
| Sae droops our heart when we maun part | M |
| Frae charming lovely Davies | G |
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| Her smile's a gift frae 'boon the lift | N |
| That maks us mair than princes | O |
| A sceptred hand a king's command | P |
| Is in her darting glances | L |
| The man in arms 'gainst female charms | Q |
| Even he her willing slave is | L |
| He hugs his chain and owns the reign | R |
| Of conquering lovely Davies | G |
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| My Muse to dream of such a theme | S |
| Her feeble powers surrender | J |
| The eagle's gaze alone surveys | T |
| The sun's meridian splendour | J |
| I wad in vain essay the strain | R |
| The deed too daring brave is | L |
| I'll drap the lyre and mute admire | J |
| The charms o' lovely Davies | G |
Robert Burns
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