The Splendid Ship Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CCDD EFGH AABB IIJJ KLMN CCDD IOPP OOQQ EFGHO soft enchantress let me tell the truth | A |
Of all the beauties decking out your youth | A |
I'll paint the charms for you to see | B |
Of childhood married with maturity | B |
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When you step out your broad skirt sweeps the breeze | C |
As if you were a ship on easy seas | C |
Under full sail that rolls along | D |
In rhythm with a slow and languid song | D |
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On your plump shoulders and your rounded neck | E |
Your head parades itself with rare effect | F |
In a composed triumphant style | G |
You go your stately way majestic child | H |
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O soft enchantress let me tell the truth | A |
Of all the beauties decking out your youth | A |
I'll paint the charms for you to see | B |
Of childhood married with maturity | B |
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Your jutting bosom stretching out the moire | I |
Triumphant bosom is a fine armoire | I |
Whose bright and swelling panels might | J |
Like shields reflect the flashing of the light | J |
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Enticing shields equipped with rosy tips | K |
Armoire of treasures full of secret gifts | L |
Of perfumes of liqueurs of wines | M |
Making delirious men's hearts and minds | N |
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When you step out your broad skirt sweeps the breeze | C |
As if you were a ship on easy seas | C |
Under full sail that rolls along | D |
In rhythm with a slow and languid song | D |
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Your noble legs the flounces they inspire | I |
Torment and agitate obscure desires | O |
They're like two witches who stir up | P |
A black concoction in a lavish cup | P |
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Your arms that rival infant Hercules' | O |
Are like two glimmering boas which with ease | O |
Can crush their prey against your chest | Q |
As if you'd print your lover on your breast | Q |
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On your plump shoulders and your rounded neck | E |
Your head parades itself with rare effect | F |
In a composed triumphant style | G |
You go your stately way majestic child | H |
Charles Baudelaire
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