On Envy (from The Greek) Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCCDDEEFFGG| Pity says the Theban bard | A |
| From my wishes I discard | A |
| Envy let me rather be | B |
| Rather far a theme for thee | B |
| Pity to distress is shown | C |
| Envy to the great alone | C |
| So the Theban But to shine | D |
| Less conspicuous be mine | D |
| I prefer the golden mean | E |
| Pomp and penury between | E |
| For alarm and peril wait | F |
| Ever on the loftiest state | F |
| And the lowest to the end | G |
| Obloquy and scorn attend | G |
William Cowper
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