In The Springtime Ii Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CCDD EEFF GGHH IIJJ| The western breeze is springing up the ships are in the bay | A |
| And spring has brought a happy change as winter melts away | A |
| No more in stall or fire the herd or plowman finds delight | B |
| No longer with the biting frosts the open fields are white | B |
| - | |
| Our Lady of Cythera now prepares to lead the dance | C |
| While from above the kindly moon gives an approving glance | C |
| The Nymphs and comely Graces join with Venus and the choir | D |
| And Vulcan's glowing fancy lightly turns to thoughts of fire | D |
| - | |
| Now it is time with myrtle green to crown the shining pate | E |
| And with the early blossoms of the spring to decorate | E |
| To sacrifice to Faunus on whose favor we rely | F |
| A sprightly lamb mayhap a kid as he may specify | F |
| - | |
| Impartially the feet of Death at huts and castles strike | G |
| The influenza carries off the rich and poor alike | G |
| O Sestius though blessed you are beyond the common run | H |
| Life is too short to cherish e'en a distant hope begun | H |
| - | |
| The Shades and Pluto's mansion follow hard upon the grip | I |
| Once there you cannot throw the dice nor taste the wine you sip | I |
| Nor look on blooming Lycidas whose beauty you commend | J |
| To whom the girls will presently their courtesies extend | J |
Eugene Field
(1)
Poem topics: , Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
Submit Spanish Translation
Submit German Translation
Submit French Translation
About In The Springtime Ii
In The Springtime Ii is a poem by Eugene Field. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.
Write your comment about In The Springtime Ii poem by Eugene Field
Best Poems of Eugene Field