Farewell To Folly Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCC DEDECF| Sweet are the thoughts that savour of content | A |
| The quiet mind is richer than a crown | B |
| Sweet are the nights in careless slumber spent | A |
| The poor estate scorns fortune's angry frown | B |
| Such sweet content such minds such sleep such bliss | C |
| Beggars enjoy when princes oft do miss | C |
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| The homely house that harbours quiet rest | D |
| The cottage that affords no pride nor care | E |
| The mean that 'grees with country music best | D |
| The sweet consort of mirth and music's fare | E |
| Obscured life sets down a type of bliss | C |
| A mind content both crown and kingdom is | F |
Robert Greene
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