Trojans Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABACD EEE BFGH IJKLM NOPE| Our efforts are those of the unfortunate | A |
| our efforts are like those of the Trojans | B |
| Somewhat we succeed somewhat | A |
| we regain confidence and we start | C |
| to have courage and high hopes | D |
| - | |
| But something always happens and stops us | E |
| Achilles in the trench before us | E |
| emerges and with loud cries terrifies us | E |
| - | |
| Our efforts are like those of the Trojans | B |
| We believe that with resolution and daring | F |
| we will alter the blows of destiny | G |
| and we stand outside to do battle | H |
| - | |
| But when the great crisis comes | I |
| our daring and our resolution vanish | J |
| our soul is agitated paralyzed | K |
| and we run around the walls | L |
| seeking to save ourselves in flight | M |
| - | |
| Nevertheless our fall is certain Above | N |
| on the walls the mourning has already begun | O |
| The memories and the sentiments of our days weep | P |
| Bitterly Priam and Hecuba weep for us | E |
Constantine P. Cavafy
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