The Leaf Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCD DEFG HIJK LMNO PQRS GTUH| A little oak leaf tore off from its branch | A |
| Was driven o'er the steppe by a cruel gale | B |
| Dried up and withered from the cold the heat and sorrow | C |
| It finally alit by the Black Sea shore | D |
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| A young plane tree stands by the Black Sea shore | D |
| A whispering wind strokes her green boughs | E |
| On her green boughs sway heavenly birds | F |
| Singing the praises and fame of the queen of the sea | G |
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| The traveler lit at the soaring tree's roots | H |
| Anguished he pled for a moment's shelter | I |
| And these were his words I am but a poor oak leaf | J |
| Matured before my time in a grim homeland | K |
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| For ages I've wandered without a goal all alone | L |
| Without shade I withered without repose faded | M |
| Would you welcome this stranger among your emerald leaves | N |
| I know many stories of wonder and wisdom | O |
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| But why do I need you the young tree replies | P |
| You are dusty and yellow ill suited to my wholesome young sons | Q |
| You've seen many things but what use do I have for your tales | R |
| The heavenly birds have long wearied my ears | S |
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| O traveler Be on your way You are a stranger to me | G |
| Beloved by the sun I bloom and shine for him | T |
| My boughs are spread in the heavenly fields | U |
| The cool sea refreshes and washes my roots | H |
Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov
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