Cupid Armed Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABACDC EFEFGHGIABABPlace the helm on thy brow | A |
In thy hand take the spear | B |
Thou art armed Cupid now | A |
And thy battle hour is near | B |
March on march on thy shaft and bow | A |
Were weak against such charms | C |
March on march on so proud a foe | D |
Scorns all but martial arms | C |
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See the darts in her eyes | E |
Tipt with scorn how they shine | F |
Every shaft as it flies | E |
Mocking proudly at thine | F |
March on march on thy feathered darts | G |
Soft bosoms soon might move | H |
But ruder arms to ruder hearts | G |
Must teach what 'tis to love | I |
Place the helm on thy brow | A |
In thy hand take the spear | B |
Thou art armed Cupid now | A |
And thy battle hour is near | B |
Thomas Moore
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