The New Colossus Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBAABBACDCECE FNot like the brazen giant of Greek fame | A |
With conquering limbs astride from land to land | B |
Here at our sea washed sunset gates shall stand | B |
A mighty woman with a torch whose flame | A |
Is the imprisoned lightning and her name | A |
Mother of Exiles From her beacon hand | B |
Glows world wide welcome her mild eyes command | B |
The air bridged harbor that twin cities frame | A |
Keep ancient lands your storied pomp cries she | C |
With silent lips Give me your tired your poor | D |
Your huddled masses yearning to be free | C |
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore | E |
Send these the homeless tempest tost to me | C |
I lift my lamp beside the golden door | E |
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Written in aid of the Bartholdi Pedestal Fund | F |
Emma Lazarus
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Myra Katz: This statue was the first thing all four of my grandparents saw of their new world. I had the honor of the same view when my husband and I returned for a trip to Europ. I stood on the ship's deck and had the privilege of sharing the money with a couple who were emigrating here that day.
It was a moment I will never forget.
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