Growing In Spirit Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDEFGHIJ| He who hopes to grow in spirit | A |
| will have to transcend obedience and respect | B |
| He'll hold to some laws | C |
| but he'll mostly violate | D |
| both law and custom and go beyond | E |
| the established inadequate norm | F |
| Sensual pleasures will have much to teach him | G |
| He won't be afraid of the destructive act | H |
| half the house will have to come down | I |
| This way he'll grow virtuously into wisdom | J |
Constantine P. Cavafy
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