Prayer Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABC DEF DGH IJK LMN O| Echo of the clocktower footstep | A |
| in the alleyway sweep | B |
| of the wind sifting the leaves | C |
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| Jeweller of the spiderweb connoisseur | D |
| of autumn s opulence blade of lightning | E |
| harvesting the sky | F |
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| Keeper of the small gate choreographer | D |
| of entrances and exits midnight | G |
| whisper travelling the wires | H |
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| Seducer healer deity or thief | I |
| I will see you soon enough | J |
| in the shadow of the rainfall | K |
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| in the brief violet darkening a sunset | L |
| but until then I pray watch over him | M |
| as a mountain guards its covert ore | N |
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| and the harsh falcon its flightless young | O |
Dana Gioia
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