Christmas Carol Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DECE FGHG ICJC KLML NOPO GQRQ| The kings they came from out the south | A |
| All dressed in ermine fine | B |
| They bore Him gold and chrysoprase | C |
| And gifts of precious wine | B |
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| The shepherds came from out the north | D |
| Their coats were brown and old | E |
| They brought Him little new born lambs | C |
| They had not any gold | E |
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| The wise men came from out the east | F |
| And they were wrapped in white | G |
| The star that led them all the way | H |
| Did glorify the night | G |
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| The angels came from heaven high | I |
| And they were clad with wings | C |
| And lo they brought a joyful song | J |
| The host of heaven sings | C |
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| The kings they knocked upon the door | K |
| The wise men entered in | L |
| The shepherds followed after them | M |
| To hear the song begin | L |
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| And Mary held the little child | N |
| And sat upon the ground | O |
| She looked up she looked down | P |
| She looked all around | O |
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| The angels sang thro' all the night | G |
| Until the rising sun | Q |
| But little Jesus fell asleep | R |
| Before the song was done | Q |
Sara Teasdale
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