The Tither Moon. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BBCDDCEEFGGF FDFHHFIAHHHH JKF FHHFFFF| To a Highland Air | A |
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| I | - |
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| The tither morn | B |
| When I forlorn | B |
| Aneath an oak sat moaning | C |
| I did na trow | D |
| I'd see my Jo | D |
| Beside me gain the gloaming | C |
| But he sae trig | E |
| Lap o'er the rig | E |
| And dawtingly did cheer me | F |
| When I what reck | G |
| Did least expec' | G |
| To see my lad so near me | F |
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| II | - |
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| His bonnet he | F |
| A thought ajee | D |
| Cock'd sprush when first he clasp'd me | F |
| And I I wat | H |
| Wi' fainness grat | H |
| While in his grips be press'd me | F |
| Deil tak' the war | I |
| I late and air | A |
| Hae wish'd since Jock departed | H |
| But now as glad | H |
| I'm wi' my lad | H |
| As short syne broken hearted | H |
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| III | - |
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| Fu' aft at e'en | J |
| Wi' dancing keen | K |
| When a' were blythe and merry | F |
| I car'd na by | - |
| Sae sad was I | - |
| In absence o' my dearie | F |
| But praise be blest | H |
| My mind's at rest | H |
| I'm happy wi' my Johnny | F |
| At kirk and fair | F |
| I'se ay be there | F |
| And be as canty's ony | F |
Robert Burns
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About The Tither Moon.
The Tither Moon. is a poem by Robert Burns. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.