Denner's Old Woman Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis

Rhyme Scheme: AABBCDEEFFGHIIJJKLBB MMNNOOBB

In this mimic form of a matron in yearsA
How plainly the pencil of Denner appearsA
The matron herself in whose old age we seeB
Not a trace of decline what a wonder is sheB
No dimness of eye and no cheek hanging lowC
No wrinkle or deep furrow d frown on the browD
Her forehead indeed is here circled aroundE
With locks like the ribbon with which they are boundE
While glossy and smooth and as soft as the skinF
Of a delicate peach is the down of her chinF
But nothing unpleasant or sad or severeG
Or that indicates life in its winter is hereH
Yet all is express d with fidelity dueI
Nor a pimple or freckle conceal d from the viewI
Many fond of new sights or who cherish a tasteJ
For the labours of art to the spectacle hasteJ
The youths all agree that could old age inspireK
The passion of love hers would kindle the fireL
And the matrons with pleasure confess that they seeB
Ridiculous nothing or hideous in theeB
The nymphs for themselves scarcely hope a declineM
O wonderful woman as placid as thineM
Strange magic of art which the youth can engageN
To peruse half enamour d the features of ageN
And force from the virgin a sigh of despairO
That she when as old shall be equally fairO
How great is the glory that Denner has gain dB
Since Apelles not more for his Venus obtain dB

William Cowper



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