Beautiful Crief Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CDBB EEFF FFGG HHFF IJKK LLHH LLMM NOBB PQRR ISMM ATHH BBUU FFMM| Ye lovers of the picturesque if ye wish to drown your grief | A |
| Take my advice and visit the ancient town of Crieff | A |
| The climate is bracing and the walks lovely to see | B |
| Besides ye can ramble over the district and view the beautiful scenery | B |
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| The town is admirably situated from the cold winter winds | C |
| And the visitors during their stay there great comfort finds | D |
| Because there is boating and fishing and admission free | B |
| Therefore they can enjoy themselves right merrily | B |
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| There is also golf courses tennis greens and good roads | E |
| Which will make the travelling easier to tourists with great loads | E |
| And which will make the bicyclists' hearts feel gay | F |
| Because they have everything there to make an enjoyable holiday | F |
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| The principal river there is the Earn rolling on its way | F |
| And which flows from Loch Earn and joins the silvery Tay | F |
| Above Newburgh after a course of more than thirty miles | G |
| And as the tourist views the scene with joy he smiles | G |
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| The princely domain of Drummond Castle is most beautiful to be seen | H |
| Especially when the woody landscape is blown full green | H |
| And from the entrance gate to the castle an avenue extends all the way | F |
| And to view the branches of the frees interlacing makes the heart feel gay | F |
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| Drummond Castle's flowery gardens are really very grand | I |
| They cannot be surpassed in Great Britain | J |
| And in the summer time the bee and the butterfly are there on the wing | K |
| And with the carolling of birds the gardens doth ring | K |
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| And from Knock Hill on the north and west | L |
| The view from its summit is considered the best | L |
| Because the Grampians and the Ochils can be seen | H |
| While the beautiful rich fertile valley lies between | H |
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| And there are many seats where the weary traveller can rest | L |
| And there is also a fountain of water the very best | L |
| While visitors can drink of while resting there | M |
| And gaze on the magnificent scenery and inhale the pure air | M |
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| Then there's Lady Mary's Walk near the Bridge of Turret | N |
| Which I hope visitors will go and see and not forget | O |
| Because near by grows a magnificent oak most lovely to see | B |
| Which is known by the name of Eppie Callum's Tree | B |
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| And at each end of this walk the visitors can ascend Laggan Hill | P |
| And as they view the woods and fields with joy their hearts | Q |
| And they will find seats plenteous on this elevated bower | R |
| On which they may rest and wile away the hour | R |
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| The Hydropathic is situated on an eminence most grand | I |
| And is one of the largest buildings in fair Scotland | S |
| And capable of accommodating five hundred visitors who often call there | M |
| To recuperate their health and breathe the fragrant air | M |
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| Then there's Abercairny which is most beautiful to view | A |
| And Her Majesty the Queen visited the grounds in | T |
| And the park and the trees has the aspect of a southern scene | H |
| And the lovely appearance of it gladdened the heart of our Queen | H |
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| Then there's the village of Foulis which tourists ought to see | B |
| Because the scenery there is charming and pretty | B |
| And there's a sycamore tree there that was planted years ago | U |
| And I'm sure the sight thereof will please both high and low | U |
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| Therefore in conclusion to all lovers of the beautiful I will say | F |
| If ye really wish to spend an enjoyable holiday | F |
| I would recommend Crieff for lovely scenery and pure air | M |
| Besides the climate gives health to many visitors during their stay there | M |
William Topaz Mcgonagall
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