Vignettes 08: The Spanish Lady's Farewell Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEDE FAGA HIJI IKDK| Manuel I do not shed a tear | A |
| Our parting to delay | B |
| I dare not listen to my fear | C |
| I dare not bid thee stay | B |
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| The heart may shrink the spirit fail | D |
| But Spaniards must be free | E |
| And pride and duty shall prevail | D |
| O'er all my love for thee | E |
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| Then go and round that gallant head | F |
| Like banners in the air | A |
| Shall float full many a daring hope | G |
| And many a tender prayer | A |
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| Should freedom perish at thy death | H |
| 'T'were folly to repine | I |
| And I should every feeling lose | J |
| Except the wish for mine | I |
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| But if the destiny of Spain | I |
| Be once again to rise | K |
| Oh grant me heaven to read the tale | D |
| In Manuel's joyful eyes | K |
Matilda Betham
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