Distichs Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B C D EF G G GH A I| Chords are touch'd by Apollo the death laden bow too he bendeth | A |
| - | |
| While he the shepherdess charms Python he lays in the dust | B |
| - | |
| What is merciful censure To make thy faults appear smaller | C |
| - | |
| May be to veil them No no O'er them to raise thee on high | D |
| - | |
| Democratic food soon cloys on the multitude's stomach | E |
| But I'll wager ere long other thou'lt give them instead | F |
| - | |
| What in France has pass'd by the Germans continue to practise | G |
| - | |
| For the proudest of men flatters the people and fawns | G |
| - | |
| Who is the happiest of men He who values the merits of others | G |
| And in their pleasure takes joy even as though 'twere his own | H |
| - | |
| - | |
| Not in the morning alone not only at mid day he charmeth | A |
| - | |
| Even at setting the sun is still the same glorious planet | I |
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
(1)
Poem topics: , Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
Submit Spanish Translation
Submit German Translation
Submit French Translation
About Distichs
Distichs is a poem by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.
Write your comment about Distichs poem by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Best Poems of Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe