Julian In Nicomedia Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDDEFDGHIIJIDIThings impolitic and dangerous | A |
praise for Greek ideals | B |
supernatural magic visits to pagan temples | C |
Enthusiasm for the ancient gods | D |
Frequent talks with Chrysanthios | D |
Speculation with Maximus the astute philosopher | E |
And look what's happened Gallos is extremely worried | F |
Konstantios has become suspicious | D |
Julian's advisors weren't at all prudent | G |
The matter says Mardonios has gone too far | H |
the talk it has aroused must be stopped at all cost | I |
So Julian goes to the church at Nicomedia | I |
a lector again and there | J |
with deep reverence he reads out loud | I |
passages from the Holy Scriptures | D |
and everyone marvels at his Christian piety | I |
Constantine P. Cavafy
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