The Towers Of Holy Cross Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDCEC BEFEGE DHIHJH KHLMNM BHOHHH| For W M Letts | A |
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| The roads look up to Holy Cross | B |
| The sturdy towers look down | C |
| And show a kindly word to all | D |
| Who pass by Worcester Town | C |
| And once you'd see the boys at play | E |
| Or marching cap and gown | C |
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| The gallant towers at Holy Cross | B |
| Are silent night and day | E |
| A few young lads are left behind | F |
| Who still may take their play | E |
| The Cross and Flag look out afar | G |
| For them that went away | E |
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| And mine are gone says Beaven Hall | D |
| To camps by hill and plain | H |
| And mine along by Newport Sea | I |
| Says the high tower of O'Kane | H |
| I follow mine Alumni calls | J |
| Across the watery main | H |
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| Their sires were in the old Brigade | K |
| That won at Fontenoy | H |
| Stood true at Washington's right hand | L |
| that were his faith and joy | M |
| From Holy Cross to Fredericksburg | N |
| Is many a gallant boy | M |
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| Then God be with you says the Cross | B |
| And the brave towers looking down | H |
| I'll be your cloth sings out the Flag | O |
| For other cap and gown | H |
| And may we see you safe again | H |
| On the hills of Worcester Town | H |
Michael Earls
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