Written On The Death Of General Washington. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAC DEFE GHGH IJIJ| Lamented Chief at thy distinguish'd deeds | A |
| The world shall gaze with wonder and applause | B |
| While on fair History's page the patriot reads | A |
| Thy matchless virtue in thy Country's cause | C |
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| Yes it was thine amid destructive war | D |
| To shield it nobly from oppression's chain | E |
| By justice arm'd to brave each threat'ning jar | F |
| Assert its freedom and its rights maintain | E |
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| Much honour'd Statesman Husband Father Friend | G |
| A generous nation's grateful tears are thine | H |
| E'en unborn ages shall thy worth commend | G |
| And never fading laurels deck thy shrine | H |
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| Illustrious Warrior on the immortal base | I |
| By Freedom rear'd thy envied name shall stand | J |
| And Fame by Truth inspired shall fondly trace | I |
| Thee Pride and Guardian of thy Native Land | J |
Thomas Gent
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