Lines, Delivered After The Representation Of A Play At A Young Ladies' Boarding School. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCC DDEFGGHHIIJKLL| When first the infant bird attempts to fly | A |
| And cautious spreads its pinions to the sky | A |
| Each happy breeze the timid trav'ller cheers | B |
| Assists its efforts and allays its fears | B |
| Return'd how pleas'd it views the shelt'ring nest | C |
| From which it rose with doubt and fear oppress'd | C |
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| Like this is ours this night we ventur'd out | D |
| On juv'nile wing appall'd by many a doubt | D |
| Cheer'd by your sanction every peril o'er | E |
| With joy we hail this welcome friendly shore | F |
| Our little band ambitious now to raise | G |
| A pleasing off'ring for your wreath of praise | G |
| On them bestow'd depute me here to tell | H |
| The lively feelings that their bosoms swell | H |
| For your indulgent and parental part | I |
| They feel the triumph of a grateful heart | I |
| That each revolving year shall truly prove | J |
| How much they honor how sincere they love | K |
| And for your fostering care will make return | L |
| By filial duty and desire to learn | L |
Thomas Gent
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