To John Johnston, Esq., On His Presenting Me With An Antique Bust Of Homer Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBAACBADEDEFG| Kinsman beloved and as a son by me | A |
| When I behold the fruit of thy regard | B |
| The sculptured form of my old favourite bard | B |
| I reverence feel for him and love for thee | A |
| Joy too and grief much joy that there should be | A |
| Wise men and learn'd who grudge not to reward | C |
| With some applause my bold attempt and hard | B |
| Which others scorn critics by courtesy | A |
| The grief is this that sunk in Homer's mine | D |
| I lose my precious years now soon to fail | E |
| Handling his gold which howsoe'er it shine | D |
| Proves dross when balanced in the Christian scale | E |
| Be wiser thou like our forefather Donne | F |
| Seek heavenly wealth and work for God alone | G |
William Cowper
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