Lisette Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCCDD EFEFGGDD AHAHIIDD| When Love in myrtle shades reposed | A |
| His bow and darts behind him slung | B |
| As dewey twilight round him closed | A |
| Lisette these numbers sung | B |
| O Love thy sylvan bower | C |
| I'll fly while I've the power | C |
| Thy primrose way leads maids where they | D |
| Love honor and obey | D |
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| Escape the boy god said is vain | E |
| And shook the diamonds from his wings | F |
| I'll bind thee captive to my train | E |
| Fairest of earthy things | F |
| Go saucy archer go | G |
| I freedom's value know | G |
| Begon I pray to none I'll say | D |
| Love honor and obey | D |
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| Speed arrow to thy mark he cried | A |
| Swift as a ray of light it flew | H |
| Love spread his purple pinions wide | A |
| And faded from her view | H |
| Joy filled that maiden's eyes | I |
| Twin load stars from the skies | I |
| And one bright day her lips DID say | D |
| Love honor and obey | D |
George Pope Morris
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