Cupid's Promise - Paraphrased Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAC DEDE FGHG IJKJ LMCM NOPO| Soft Cupid wanton amorous boy | A |
| The other day moved with my lyre | B |
| In flattering accents spoke his joy | A |
| And uttered thus his fond desire | C |
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| Oh raise thy voice one song I ask | D |
| Touch then th' harmonious string | E |
| To Thyrsis easy is the task | D |
| Who can so sweetly play and sing | E |
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| Two kisses from my mother dear | F |
| Thyrsis thy due reward shall be | G |
| None none like Beauty's queen is fair | H |
| Paris has vouch'd this truth for me | G |
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| I straight reply'd thou know'st alone | I |
| That brightest Cloe rules my breast | J |
| I'll sing thee two instead of one | K |
| If thou'lt be kind and make me blest | J |
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| One kiss from Cloe's lips no more | L |
| I crave He promised me success | M |
| I play'd with all my skill and power | C |
| My glowing passion to express | M |
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| But oh my Cloe beauteous maid | N |
| Wilt thou the wish'd reward bestow | O |
| Wilt thou make good what Love has said | P |
| And by thy grant his power show | O |
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