Sonnet On The Author's Birthday Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBA ACCA DEFD AA| SING on sweet thrush upon the leafless bough | A |
| Sing on sweet bird I listen to thy strain | B |
| See aged Winter 'mid his surly reign | B |
| At thy blythe carol clears his furrowed brow | A |
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| So in lone Poverty's dominion drear | A |
| Sits meek Content with light unanxious heart | C |
| Welcomes the rapid moments bids them part | C |
| Nor asks if they bring ought to hope or fear | A |
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| I thank thee Author of this opening day | D |
| Thou whose bright sun now gilds yon orient skies | E |
| Riches denied thy boon was purer joys | F |
| What wealth could never give nor take away | D |
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| Yet come thou child of poverty and care | A |
| The mite high heav'n bestow'd that mite with thee I'll share | A |
Robert Burns
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