Sonnet Xvii Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBAACDAEFEFEE| Ah why have I indulg'd my dazzled sight | A |
| With scenes in Hope's delusive mirror shown | B |
| Scenes that too seldom human Life has known | B |
| In kind accomplishment but O how bright | A |
| The rays that gilded them with varied light | A |
| Alternate oft swift flashing on the boon | C |
| That might at FAME's immortal shrine be won | D |
| Then shining soft on tender LOVE's delight | A |
| Now with stern hand FATE draws the sable veil | E |
| O'er the frail glass HOPE as she turns away | F |
| The darken'd crystal drops Heavy and pale | E |
| Rain pouring clouds quench all the darts of day | F |
| Low mourns the wind along the gloomy dale | E |
| And tolls the Death bell in the pausing gale | E |
Anna Seward
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