Slumber Song Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH| Thou little child with tender clinging arms | A |
| Drop thy sweet head my darling down and rest | B |
| Upon my shoulder rest with all thy charms | A |
| Be soothed and comforted be loved and blessed | B |
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| Against thy silken honey colored hair | C |
| I lean a loving cheek a mute caress | D |
| Close close I gather thee and kiss thy fair | C |
| White eyelids sleep so softly doth oppress | D |
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| Dear little face that lies in calm content | E |
| Within the gracious hollow that God made | F |
| In every human shoulder where He meant | E |
| Some tired head for comfort should be laid | F |
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| Most like a heavy folded rose thou art | G |
| In summer air reposing warm and still | H |
| Dream thy sweet dreams upon my quiet heart | G |
| I watch thy slumber naught shall do thee ill | H |
Celia Thaxter
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