The Greek National Anthem Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEFE GHIJ KLML NONO PQRQ DEFE| We knew thee of old | A |
| Oh divinely restored | B |
| By the light of thine eyes | C |
| And the light of thy Sword | B |
| - | |
| From the graves of our slain | D |
| Shall thy valour prevail | E |
| As we greet thee again | F |
| Hail Liberty Hail | E |
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| Long time didst thou dwell | G |
| Mid the peoples that mourn | H |
| Awaiting some voice | I |
| That should bid thee return | J |
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| Ah slow broke that day | K |
| And no man dared call | L |
| For the shadow of tyranny | M |
| Lay over all | L |
| - | |
| And we saw thee sad eyed | N |
| The tears on thy cheeks | O |
| While thy raiment was dyed | N |
| In the blood of the Greeks | O |
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| Yet behold now thy sons | P |
| With impetuous breath | Q |
| Go forth to the fight | R |
| Seeking Freedom or Death | Q |
| - | |
| From the graves of our slain | D |
| Shall thy valour prevail | E |
| As we greet thee again | F |
| Hail Liberty Hail | E |
Rudyard Kipling
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