When The Lad For Longing Sighs Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEFWhen the lad for longing sighs | A |
Mute and dull of cheer and pale | B |
If at death's own door he lies | A |
Maiden you can heal his ail | B |
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Lovers' ills are all to buy | C |
The wan look the hollow tone | D |
The hung head the sunken eye | C |
You can have them for your own | D |
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Buy them buy them eve and morn | E |
Lovers' ills are all to sell | F |
Then you can lie down forlorn | E |
But the lover will be well | F |
A. E. Housman
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