To Leonide Massine In 'cleopatra' Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCCB DEFDGGBHHGREAT WAR | A |
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O beauty doomed and perfect for an hour | B |
Leaping along the verge of death and night | C |
You show me dauntless Youth that went to fight | C |
Four long years past discovering pride and power | B |
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You die but in our dreams who watch you fall | D |
Knowing that to morrow you will dance again | E |
But not to ebbing music were they slain | F |
Who sleep in ruined graves beyond recall | D |
Who following phantom glory friend and foe | G |
Into the darkness that was War must go | G |
Blind banished from desire | B |
O mortal heart | H |
Be still you have drained the cup you have played your part | H |
Siegfried Sassoon
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