Invocation Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEDE FGFG HIJI| NIGHT after night within the grove | A |
| The night wind spares the sacred fire | B |
| The breath made visible of love | C |
| Of worship and desire | B |
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| I set the tripod at thy shrine | D |
| The silver bowl the amber flame | E |
| And in the dark where no stars shine | D |
| I speak thy name | E |
| - | |
| By the high name I call on thee | F |
| Which only I thy priestess know | G |
| I tread thy dance in ecstasy | F |
| Sweet steps and slow | G |
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| O God the hour has come Appear | H |
| I have performed the appointed rite | I |
| The dance the fire I long to hear | J |
| Wings in the night | I |
Alice Duer Miller
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