The Moon Is Up Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCE FGFGCECE HIHICECEThe moon is up the stars are bright | A |
the wind is fresh and free | B |
We're out to seek the gold tonight | A |
across the silver sea | B |
The world is growing grey and old | C |
break out the sails again | D |
We're out to see a Realm of Gold | C |
beyond the Spanish Main | E |
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We're sick of all the cringing knees | F |
the courtly smiles and lies | G |
God let Thy singing channel breeze | F |
lighten our hearts and eyes | G |
Let love no more be bought and sold | C |
for earthly loss or gain | E |
We're out to seek an Age of Gold | C |
beyond the Spanish Main | E |
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Beyond the light of far Cathay | H |
beyond all mortal dreams | I |
Beyond the reach of night and day | H |
Our El Dorado gleams | I |
Revealing as the skies unfold | C |
A star without a stain | E |
The Glory of the Gates of Gold | C |
beyond the Spanish Main | E |
Alfred Noyes
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