Sonnet 75: Of All The Kings Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB BABA CDC EFG| Of all the kings that ever here did reign | A |
| Edward nam'd Fourth as first in praise I name | B |
| Not for his fair outside nor well lin'd brain | A |
| Although less gifts imp feathers oft on Fame | B |
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| Nor that he could young wise wise valiant frame | B |
| His sire's revenge join'd with a kingdom's gain | A |
| And gain'd by Mars could yet mad Mars so tame | B |
| That balance weigh'd what sword did late obtain | A |
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| Nor that he made the Flow'r de luce so 'fraid | C |
| Though strongly hedg'd of bloody Lion's paws | D |
| That witty Lewis to him a tribute paid | C |
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| Nor this nor that nor any such small cause | E |
| But only for this worthy knight durst prove | F |
| To lose his crown rather than fail his love | G |
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