The Guile Of Dad M'ginnis Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAAAB CBCCCB DBDEDB CBCCCB DBDDDB| When M Ginnis struck the mining camp at Jamberoora Creek | A |
| His behaviour was appreciated highly | B |
| For although he was a quiet man in manner mild and meek | A |
| Not like ordinary swagmen with a monumental cheek | A |
| He became the admiration of the camp along the creek | A |
| 'Cause he showed a point to Kangaroobie Riley | B |
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| Both the pubs at Jamberoora had some grog that stood the test | C |
| Not to speak of what was manufactured slyly | B |
| And the hostel of O'Gorman which was called The Diggers' Rest | C |
| Was O'Gorman said the finest house of any in the west | C |
| But it was a burning question if it really was the best | C |
| Or the Miners kept by Kangaroobie Riley | B |
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| Dad M'Ginnis called at Riley's Said he felt a trifle queer | D |
| And with something like a wan and weary smile he | B |
| Said he thought he'd try a whisky Pushed it back and said I fear | D |
| I had better take a brandy Passed that back and said Look here | E |
| Take the brandy after all I think I'll have a pint of beer | D |
| And he drank the health of Kangaroobie Riley | B |
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| Where's the money asked the publican you'll have to pay begad | C |
| Gave the brandy for the beer said Dad the wily | B |
| And I handed you the whisky when I took the brandy lad | C |
| But you paid not for the whisky answered Riley No said Dad | C |
| And you don't expect a man to pay for what he never had | C |
| 'Twas the logic flattened Kangaroobie Riley | B |
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| See said Kangaroobie Riley you have had me that is clear | D |
| But I never mind a joke he added dryly | B |
| Just you work it on O'Gorman and I'll shout another beer | D |
| I'd be happy to oblige yer said McGinnis with a leer | D |
| But the fact about the matter is O'Gorman sent me here | D |
| So good morning Mr Kangaroobie Riley | B |
William Thomas Goodge
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