The Departed City Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCCDDEEFGG| I stood 'mid the ruins of a city great | A |
| And mused on the vagaries of destiny and fate | A |
| Here where I stand a city once stood | B |
| With all its mingled bad and good | B |
| Here dwelt man in all his glory | C |
| Here men were born and here men grew hoary | C |
| In this empty hall wherein I stand | D |
| A king did issue his command | D |
| There stood a palace stately and tall | E |
| Yonder once was the city wall | E |
| Yet where are all these now | F |
| Where is all the glittering pomp and show | G |
| All all in the dust is laid low | G |
Clark Ashton Smith
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