A Child's Wish Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC DEDE FGFG AHAH FIAI EBEB| Before an Altar | A |
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| I wish I were the little key | B |
| That locks Love's Captive in | C |
| And lets Him out to go and free | B |
| A sinful heart from sin | C |
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| I wish I were the little bell | D |
| That tinkles for the Host | E |
| When God comes down each day to dwell | D |
| With hearts He loves the most | E |
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| I wish I were the chalice fair | F |
| That holds the Blood of Love | G |
| When every flash lights holy prayer | F |
| Upon its way above | G |
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| I wish I were the little flower | A |
| So near the Host's sweet face | H |
| Or like the light that half an hour | A |
| Burns on the shrine of grace | H |
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| I wish I were the altar where | F |
| As on His mother's breast | I |
| Christ nestles like a child fore'er | A |
| In Eucharistic rest | I |
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| But oh my God I wish the most | E |
| That my poor heart may be | B |
| A home all holy for each Host | E |
| That comes in love to me | B |
Abram Joseph Ryan
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