Semper Idem Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC DEDE FGHG IJIJ KLKL| A | |
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| Hold up thy head and crush | B |
| Thy heart's despair | C |
| From thy wan temples brush | B |
| The tear wet hair | C |
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| Look on me thus as I | D |
| Gaze upon thee | E |
| Nor question how nor why | D |
| Such things can be | E |
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| Thou thought'st it love poor fool | F |
| That which was lust | G |
| Which made thee beautiful | H |
| Vile as the dust | G |
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| Thy flesh I craved thy face | I |
| Love shrinks at this | J |
| Now on thy lips to place | I |
| One farewell kiss | J |
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| Weep not but die 'tis given | K |
| And so farewell | L |
| Die that which makes death heaven | K |
| Makes life a hell | L |
Madison Julius Cawein
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