To J. Rankine. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDED FFGHGH| I am a keeper of the law | A |
| In some sma' points altho' not a' | B |
| Some people tell me gin I fa' | C |
| Ae way or ither | D |
| The breaking of ae point though sma' | E |
| Breaks a' thegither | D |
| - | |
| I hae been in for't once or twice | F |
| And winna say o'er far for thrice | F |
| Yet never met with that surprise | G |
| That broke my rest | H |
| But now a rumour's like to rise | G |
| A whaup's i' the nest | H |
Robert Burns
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About To J. Rankine.
To J. Rankine. is a poem by Robert Burns. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.