Jeanne D'arc Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAAB CDCCD EFGEF HBHHB IDIID| The land was broken in despair | A |
| The princes quarrelled in the dark | B |
| When clear and tranquil through the troubled air | A |
| Of selfish minds and wills that did not dare | A |
| Your star arose Jeanne d'Arc | B |
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| O virgin breast with lilies white | C |
| O sun burned hand that bore the lance | D |
| You taught the prayer that helps men to unite | C |
| You brought the courage equal to the fight | C |
| You gave a heart to France | D |
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| Your king was crowned your country free | E |
| At Rheims you had your soul's desire | F |
| And then at Rouen maid of Domremy | G |
| The black robed judges gave your victory | E |
| The martyr's crown of fire | F |
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| And now again the times are ill | H |
| And doubtful leaders miss the mark | B |
| The people lack the single faith and will | H |
| To make them one your country needs you still | H |
| Come back again Jeanne d'Arc | B |
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| O woman star arise once more | I |
| And shine to bid your land advance | D |
| The old heroic trust in God restore | I |
| Renew the brave unselfish hopes of yore | I |
| And give a heart to France | D |
Henry Van Dyke
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