The Apparition Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AB CDED FGHG IJKJ| The Parthenon uplifted on its rock first | A |
| challenging the view on the approach to Athens | B |
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| Abrupt the supernatural Cross | C |
| Vivid in startled air | D |
| Smote the Emperor Constantine | E |
| And turned his soul's allegiance there | D |
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| With other power appealing down | F |
| Trophy of Adam's best | G |
| If cynic minds you scarce convert | H |
| You try them shake them or molest | G |
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| Diogenes that honest heart | I |
| Lived ere your date began | J |
| Thee had he seen he might have swerved | K |
| In mood nor barked so much at Man | J |
Herman Melville
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