Cupid In Ambush Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCCDDEEFFGGHHII| It oft to many has successful been | A |
| Upon his arm to let his mistress lean | B |
| Or with her airy fan to cool her heat | C |
| Or gently squeeze her knees or press her feet | C |
| All public sports to favour young desire | D |
| With opportunities like this conspire | D |
| E'en where his skill the gladiator shows | E |
| With human blood where the Arena flows | E |
| There oftentimes Love's quiver bearing boy | F |
| Prepares his bow and arrows to destroy | F |
| While the spectator gazes on the sight | G |
| And sees them wound each other with delight | G |
| While he his pretty mistress entertains | H |
| And wagers with her who the conquest gains | H |
| Slily the god takes aim and hits his heart | I |
| And in the wounds he sees he bears his part | I |
Matthew Prior
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