Neglectful Edward Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A AA B CCA A AA B AACCA A AA B AA A CCAAA| Nancy | A |
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| Edward back from the Indian Sea | A |
| What have you brought for Nancy | A |
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| Edward | B |
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| A rope of pearls and a gold earring | C |
| And a bird of the East that will not sing | C |
| A carven tooth a box with a key | A |
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| Nancy | A |
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| God be praised you are back says she | A |
| Have you nothing more for your Nancy | A |
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| Edward | B |
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| Long as I sailed the Indian Sea | A |
| I gathered all for your fancy | A |
| Toys and silk and jewels I bring | C |
| And a bird of the East that will not sing | C |
| What more can you want dear girl from me | A |
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| Nancy | A |
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| God be praised you are back said she | A |
| Have you nothing better for Nancy | A |
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| Edward | B |
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| Safe and home from the Indian Sea | A |
| And nothing to take your fancy | A |
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| Nancy | A |
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| You can keep your pearls and your gold earring | C |
| And your bird of the East that will not sing | C |
| But Ned have you nothing more for me | A |
| Than heathenish gew gaw toys says she | A |
| Have you nothing better for Nancy | A |
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