Greek From Ancient Times Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis

Rhyme Scheme: ABCDEFGDDH

Antioch is proud of its splendid buildingsA
its beautiful streets the lovely countryside around itB
its teeming populationC
proud too of its glorious kings its artistsD
and sages its very richE
yet prudent merchants But far moreF
than all this Antioch is proud to be a cityG
Greek from ancient times related to ArgosD
through Ione founded by Argive colonistsD
in honor of Inachos' daughterH

Constantine P. Cavafy



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