A Mother's Grave. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC A DEFE A GHGH I JKJK I LMLM| I | A |
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| The years have passed in ceaseless round | B |
| Since first they laid her here to rest | C |
| In dreamless sleep beneath the silent mound | B |
| With folded hands upon her gentle breast | C |
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| II | A |
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| The ivy twines about the crumbling stone | D |
| And Springtime's scented blossoms fling | E |
| Their incense o'er the peaceful home | F |
| That knows no more of suffering | E |
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| III | A |
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| Full many a Summer's sun has shed | G |
| Its brightest smile upon the hallowed spot | H |
| And sobered Autumn and wild Winter spread | G |
| Their garments here she heeds them not | H |
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| IV | I |
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| The feathered wildlings of the wood and field | J |
| Their untaught melody around it make | K |
| But she who sleeps with eyes so softly sealed | J |
| Their gladsome songs can never more awake | K |
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| V | I |
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| O restful sleep beneath the crumbling mold | L |
| To dream no more of hopes unrealized | M |
| O Grave What treasures do thy confines hold | L |
| By us so dearly loved and fondly prized | M |
George W. Doneghy
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