Spleen [english] Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AB AB CD CD EF EFThe roses were so red so red | A |
The ivies altogether black | B |
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If you but merely turn your head | A |
Beloved all my despairs come back | B |
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The sky was over sweet and blue | C |
Too melting green the sea did show | D |
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I always fear if you but knew | C |
From your dear hand some killing blow | D |
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Weary am I of holly tree | E |
And shining box and waving grass | F |
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Upon the tame unending lea | E |
And all and all but you alas | F |
Paul Verlaine
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