Balade Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCC AABBCC AABBCC| I cannot tell of twain beneath this bond | A |
| Which one in grief the other goes beyond | A |
| Narcissus who to end the pain he bore | B |
| Died of the love that could not help him more | B |
| Or I that pine because I cannot see | C |
| The lady who is queen and love to me | C |
| - | |
| Nay for Narcissus in the forest pond | A |
| Seeing his image made entreaty fond | A |
| Beloved comfort on my longing pour | B |
| So for a while he soothed his passion sore | B |
| So cannot I for all too far is she | C |
| The lady who is queen and love to me | C |
| - | |
| But since that I have Love's true colours donned | A |
| I in his service will not now despond | A |
| For in extremes Love yet can all restore | B |
| So till her beauty walks the world no more | B |
| All day remembered in my hope shall be | C |
| The lady who is queen and love to me | C |
Henry Newbolt
(1)
Poem topics: , Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
Submit Spanish Translation
Submit German Translation
Submit French Translation
About Balade
Balade is a poem by Henry Newbolt. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.
Write your comment about Balade poem by Henry Newbolt
Best Poems of Henry Newbolt