First stanza- He is talking about his childhood, about how his mother died and how he was too pre-occupied to cry because he was sweeping.
Second stanza- His friend Tom Dacre cried alot who swept chimneys with him, and he had a shaved head.
Third stanza- Alot of sweepers have died, such as Dick, Joe, Ned and Jack.
Fourth Stanza- An angel from above came and took Dick, Joe, Ned, and Jack's souls up to heaven.
Fifth Stanza- Details are given about their trip up to heaven.
Sixth Stanza- Tom was dreaming about the whole thing.
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