Mary Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD E EA FGFG HIHI JKJK| DEAR honored name beloved for human ties | A |
| But loved and honored first that One was given | B |
| In living proof to erring mortal eyes | A |
| That our poor earth is near akin to heaven | B |
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| Sweet word of dual meaning one of grace | C |
| And born of our kind advocate above | D |
| And one by memory linked to that dear face | C |
| That blessed my childhood with its mother love | D |
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| And taught me first the simple prayer 'To thee | E |
| Poor banished sons of Eve we send our cries ' | - |
| Through mist of years those words recall to me | E |
| A childish face upturned to loving eyes | A |
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| And yet to some the name of Mary bears | F |
| No special meaning and no gracious power | G |
| In that dear word they seek for hidden snares | F |
| As wasps find poison in the sweetest flower | G |
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| But faithful hearts can see o'er doubts and fears | H |
| The Virgin link that binds the Lord to earth | I |
| Which to the upturned trusting face appears | H |
| A more than angel though of human birth | I |
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| The sweet faced moon reflects on cheerless night | J |
| The rays of hidden sun to rise to morrow | K |
| So unseen God still lets His promised light | J |
| Through holy Mary shine upon our sorrow | K |
John Boyle O'reilly
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