The poem written by John Donne, is the sonnet form in this poem, (aa,bb,cc,dd,ee,ff,gg,hh,ii...etc.

This poem is an elegy, not a sonnet. Read through many articles in the following:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=elegy+form&btnG=Search&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g1

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&as_q=donne+elegy+format&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&num=10&lr=&as_filetype=&ft=i&as_sitesearch=&as_qdr=all&as_rights=&as_occt=any&cr=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&safe=images

Also a good definition of the term "elegy" --

http://www.answers.com/elegy

http://www.onelook.com/?w=elegy&ls=a

To determine the form of a poem, specifically a sonnet, written by John Donne, one way is to analyze its rhyme scheme. A sonnet typically consists of 14 lines and follows a specific rhyme scheme.

The most well-known form of sonnet is the Shakespearean sonnet, also known as the English sonnet, which has the rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. However, there are other forms as well, such as the Petrarchan sonnet with the rhyme scheme ABBAABBA CDCDCD or ABBAABBA CDECDE.

To determine the rhyme scheme of John Donne's poem, you need to observe the ending sounds of the lines. By examining the poem's structure and the pattern of rhyming words, you can determine the specific rhyme scheme of the sonnet.

Unfortunately, without knowing the specific poem by John Donne, it is impossible for me to determine the rhyme scheme. If you provide me with the text of the poem or any particular lines, I would be happy to help you analyze its form and rhyme scheme.