Gignol Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCD EAEAFDFD GHGHFIFI| Addict of Punch and Judy shows | A |
| I was when I was small | B |
| My kiddy laughter I suppose | A |
| Rang louder than them all | B |
| The Judge with banter I would bait | C |
| The Copper was a wretch | D |
| But oh how I would hiss my hate | C |
| For grim Jack Ketch | D |
| - | |
| Although a grandsire grey I still | E |
| Love Punch and Judy shows | A |
| And with my toddlers help to fill | E |
| Enthusiastic rows | A |
| How jolly is their mirth to see | F |
| And what a sigh they fetch | D |
| When Punch begs to be shown and he | F |
| Jerks up Jack Ketch | D |
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| Heigh ho No more I watch the play | G |
| It is the audience | H |
| That gives me my delight today | G |
| Such charm of innocence | H |
| Immortal mimes It seems to me | F |
| Could I re live my span | I |
| With gusto I would like to be | F |
| A Punch and Judy Man | I |
Robert William Service
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