Poetry Analysis

In the following poem, identify the following:

The Rhyme Scheme (abab, cdcd, whatever the rhyme scheme is)

The type of rhyme scheme used

Name 6-7 rhetorical devices used in the poem

Evaluate the use of the rhetorical devices

 

Forgiveness

Surrounded by light, but I lie in darkness Months have passed since last I saw you You left me alone in this anguished mess Grieving the absence of the girl I once knew 

You left for a place from which you can’t come back I sit up and think of our meaningful past Pondering why I deserved that and what did I lack Yet the absence of atonement; how can you let it last

I fell a victim to your trusted illusion But this is more about the landing than the fall Somehow you still face me with utter confusion I guess you really don’t get it after all

Yet I can only still see you in my mind Your stunning eyes fill me with delight Though our last words weren’t very kind Our memories bring pleasure like a midsummer’s night 

I slowly exhale as my head drops lower The butterflies are gone, the tenderness expired But all of this is far from over That exile should surely make you tired

I wish we could compensate, I wish there were no damage Oh how I wish I could have sent a simple message