Beautiful Balmerino Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CCDD EEFF GGHH DIAA JJAA| Beautiful Balmermo on the bonnie banks of Tay | A |
| It's a very bonnie spot in the months of June or May | A |
| The scenery there is charming and fascinating to see | B |
| Especially the surroundings of the old Abbey | B |
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| Which is situated in the midst of trees on a rugged hill | C |
| Which visitors can view at their own free will | C |
| And the trees and shrubberies are lovely to view | D |
| Especially the trees on each side of the avenue | D |
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| Which leads up to the Abbey amongst the trees | E |
| And in the summer time it's frequented with bees | E |
| And also crows with their unmusical cry | F |
| Which is a great annoyance to the villagers that live near by | F |
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| And there in the summer season the mavis sings | G |
| And with her charming notes the woodland rings | G |
| And the sweet scented zephyrs is borne upon the gale | H |
| Which is most refreshing and invigorating to inhale | H |
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| Then there's the stately Castle of Balmerino | D |
| Situated in the midst of trees a magnificent show | I |
| And bordering on the banks o' the silvery Tay | A |
| Where visitors can spend a happy holiday | A |
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| As they view the castle and scenery around | J |
| It will help to cheer their spirits I'll be bound | J |
| And if they wish to view Wormit Bay | A |
| They can walk along the braes o' the silvery Tay | A |
William Topaz Mcgonagall
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