Dirge Of Nelson Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AAAB CCCB DDDE AAAA| Toll Nelson's knell a soul more brave | A |
| Ne'er triumphed on the green sea wave | A |
| Sad o'er the hero's honoured grave | A |
| Toll Nelson's knell | B |
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| The ball of Death unerring flew | C |
| His cheek has lost its ardent hue | C |
| He sinks amid his gallant crew | C |
| Toll Nelson's knell | B |
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| Yet lift brave chief thy dying eyes | D |
| Hark loud huzzas around thee rise | D |
| Aloft the flag of conquest flies | D |
| The day is won | E |
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| The day is won peace to the brave | A |
| But whilst the joyous streamers wave | A |
| We'll think upon the victor's grave | A |
| Peace to the brave | A |
William Lisle Bowles
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