The Merry Bard Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCD ECF GD H ID| ZULEIKAH The young Agas in the bazaar are slim wasted and wear | A |
| yellow slippers I am old and hideous One of my eyes is out and | B |
| the hairs of my beard are mostly gray Praise be to Allah I am a | C |
| merry bard | D |
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| There is a bird upon the terrace of the Emir's chief wife Praise | E |
| be to Allah He has emeralds on his neck and a ruby tail I am a | C |
| merry bard He deafens me with his diabolical screaming | F |
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| There is a little brown bird in the basket maker's cage Praise be | G |
| to Allah He ravishes my soul in the moonlight I am a merry bard | D |
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| The peacock is an Aga but the little bird is a Bulbul | H |
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| I am a little brown Bulbul Come and listen in the moonlight | I |
| Praise be to Allah I am a merry bard | D |
William Makepeace Thackeray
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