To John M'murdo, Esq. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEFE| O could I give thee India's wealth | A |
| As I this trifle send | B |
| Because thy joy in both would be | C |
| To share them with a friend | B |
| - | |
| But golden sands did never grace | D |
| The Heliconian stream | E |
| Then take what gold could never buy | F |
| An honest Bard's esteem | E |
Robert Burns
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To John M'murdo, Esq. is a poem by Robert Burns. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.