To Leonide Massine In 'cleopatra' Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCCB DEFDGGBHH| GREAT 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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