The Song Of Death Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCD EFEFGDGD| FAREWELL thou fair day thou green earth and ye skies | A |
| Now gay with the broad setting sun | B |
| Farewell loves and friendships ye dear tender ties | A |
| Our race of existence is run | B |
| Thou grim King of Terrors thou Life's gloomy foe | C |
| Go frighten the coward and slave | D |
| Go teach them to tremble fell tyrant but know | C |
| No terrors hast thou to the brave | D |
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| Thou strik'st the dull peasant he sinks in the dark | E |
| Nor saves e'en the wreck of a name | F |
| Thou strik'st the young hero a glorious mark | E |
| He falls in the blaze of his fame | F |
| In the field of proud honour our swords in our hands | G |
| Our King and our country to save | D |
| While victory shines on Life's last ebbing sands | G |
| O who would not die with the brave | D |
Robert Burns
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