Hidden Flame Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis

Rhyme Scheme: AABB BBCC DDEB AAFG

I feed a flame within which so torments meA
That it both pains my heart and yet contains meA
'Tis such a pleasing smart and I so love itB
That I had rather die than once remove itB
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Yet he for whom I grieve shall never know itB
My tongue does not betray nor my eyes show itB
Not a sigh nor a tear my pain disclosesC
But they fall silently like dew on rosesC
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Thus to prevent my Love from being cruelD
My heart's the sacrifice as 'tis the fuelD
And while I suffer this to give him quietE
My faith rewards my love though he deny itB
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On his eyes will I gaze and there delight meA
While I conceal my love no frown can fright meA
To be more happy I dare not aspireF
Nor can I fall more low mounting no higherG

John Dryden



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