A Dirge Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BBBC DDDC EEEC E FFFC C GGGC| A Dirge | A |
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| I | - |
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| Art thou lonely in thy tomb | B |
| Art thou cold in such a gloom | B |
| Rouse thee then and make me room | B |
| Miserere Domine | C |
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| II | - |
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| Phantoms vex thy virgin sleep | D |
| Nameless things around thee creep | D |
| Yet be patient do not weep | D |
| Miserere Domine | C |
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| III | - |
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| O be faithful O be brave | E |
| Naught shall harm thee in thy grave | E |
| Let the restless spirits rave | E |
| Miserere Domine | C |
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| IV | E |
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| When my pilgrimage is done | F |
| When the grace of God is won | F |
| I will come to thee my nun | F |
| Miserere Domine | C |
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| V | C |
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| Like a priest in flowing vest | G |
| Like a pale unbidden guest | G |
| I will come to thee and rest | G |
| Miserere Domine | C |
Eric Mackay
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