Disdain Returned Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABACDD ECECFF GHGIJJDD| He that loves a rosy cheek | A |
| Or a coral lip admires | B |
| Or from star like eyes doth seek | A |
| Fuel to maintain his fires | C |
| As old Time makes these decay | D |
| So his flames must waste away | D |
| - | |
| But a smooth and steadfast mind | E |
| Gentle thoughts and calm desires | C |
| Hearts with equal love combin'd | E |
| Kindle never dying fires | C |
| Where these are not I despise | F |
| Lovely cheeks or lips or eyes | F |
| - | |
| No tears Celia now shall win | G |
| My resolv'd heart to return | H |
| I have search'd thy soul within | G |
| And find nought but pride and scorn | I |
| I have learn'd thy arts and now | J |
| Can disdain as much as thou | J |
| Some power in my revenge convey | D |
| That love to her I cast away | D |
Thomas Carew
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