His Mission Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDCEBFB GGHGDGBG G| A German will teach Irish at the University of Illinois beginning in February when Dr Kuno E Meyer of the University of Berlin will become visiting professor of the Celtic language and literature Press Despatch | A |
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| Go back dear Kuno to the Poles and Alsatians | B |
| And teach them the language your nation has robbed | C |
| Piece out their dreams of new glory and freedom | D |
| Bring joy to the hearts where the children have sobbed | C |
| We love the old Celtic tongue vibrant with music | E |
| As it speaks to our hearts thro' the chords of long years | B |
| But we don't want your lessons though laden with Kultur | F |
| From a land where Alsatians and Poles are in tears | B |
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| Go back Herr Professor your mission is ended | G |
| For though your gifts are many you are ausgespielt | G |
| Go back and receive your Kreuz von Eisen | H |
| For we don't like the way that you're ausgebild't | G |
| The stars that burn with the true light of freedom | D |
| In this giant new world with its endless day | G |
| Have nothing in common with your satellite planets | B |
| And care not to shine on your Eagle's prey | G |
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| For Dr Douglas Hyde | G |
Thomas O'hagan
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