Ch 01 Manner Of Kings Story 09 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDCEF GHIJKLMKNNOP| An Arab king was sick in his state of decrepitude so that all | A |
| hopes of life were cut off A trooper entered the gate with the good | B |
| news that a certain fort had been conquered by the good luck of the | C |
| king that the enemies had been captured and that the whole population | D |
| of the district had been reduced to obedience The king heaved a | C |
| deep sigh and replied 'This message is not for me but for my enemies | E |
| namely the heirs of the kingdom ' | F |
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| I spent my precious life in hopes alas | G |
| That every desire of my heart will be fulfilled | H |
| My wishes were realized but to what profit Since | I |
| There is no hope that my past life will return | J |
| The hand of fate has struck the drum of departure | K |
| O my two eyes bid farewell to the head | L |
| O palm forearm and arm of my hand | M |
| All take leave from each other | K |
| Death the foe of my desires has fallen on me | N |
| For the last time O friends Pass near me | N |
| My life has elapsed in ignorance | O |
| I have done nothing be on your guard | P |
Saadi Shirazi
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