The Calf. - To The Rev. Mr. James Steven. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDC EFEF GHGH IJKJ LHLH HFHF| On his text MALACHI iv And ye shall go forth and grow up as CALVES of the stall | A |
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| Right Sir your text I'll prove it true | B |
| Though Heretics may laugh | C |
| For instance there's yoursel' just now | D |
| God knows an unco Calf | C |
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| And should some patron be so kind | E |
| As bless you wi' a kirk | F |
| I doubt na Sir but then we'll find | E |
| Ye're still as great a Stirk | F |
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| But if the lover's raptur'd hour | G |
| Shall ever be your lot | H |
| Forbid it ev'ry heavenly power | G |
| You e'er should be a stot | H |
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| Tho' when some kind connubial dear | I |
| Your but and ben adorns | J |
| The like has been that you may wear | K |
| A noble head of horns | J |
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| And in your lug most reverend James | L |
| To hear you roar and rowte | H |
| Few men o' sense will doubt your claims | L |
| To rank among the nowte | H |
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| And when ye're number'd wi' the dead | H |
| Below a grassy hillock | F |
| Wi' justice they may mark your head | H |
| Here lies a famous Bullock | F |
Robert Burns
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