An Hymn To Sleep. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBCDBBEFGGHH| Written when the Author was sick | A |
| Somnus pow'rful Deity | B |
| Mortals owe their Bliss to thee | B |
| How long shall I thy Absence mourn | C |
| And when be bless'd in thy Return | D |
| Relentless God why will you flee | B |
| And take Delight to torture me | B |
| Or do you kindly flight my Pray'r | E |
| To make me for my Change prepare | F |
| 'Tis well this Happiness remains | G |
| When you resuse to ease our Pains | G |
| Your Brother Death your Place supplies | H |
| And kindly seals the Wretch's Eyes | H |
Mary Barber
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