St. Laurence Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH IJIJ| Within the broken Vatican | A |
| The murdered Pope is lying dead | B |
| The soldiers of Valerian | A |
| Their evil hands are wet and red | B |
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| Unarmed unmoved St Laurence waits | C |
| His cassock is his only mail | D |
| The troops of Hell have burst the gates | C |
| But Christ is Lord He shall prevail | D |
| - | |
| They have encompassed him with steel | E |
| They spit upon his gentle face | F |
| He smiles and bleeds nor will reveal | E |
| The Church's hidden treasure place | F |
| - | |
| Ah faithful steward worthy knight | G |
| Well hast thou done Behold thy fee | H |
| Since thou hast fought the goodly fight | G |
| A martyr's death is fixed for thee | H |
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| St Laurence pray for us to bear | I |
| The faith which glorifies thy name | J |
| St Laurence pray for us to share | I |
| The wounds of Love's consuming flame | J |
Alfred Joyce Kilmer (joyce)
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