The Parasceve, Or Preparation Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDBEFFGG| To a love feast we both invited are | A |
| The figur'd damask or pure diaper | B |
| Over the golden altar now is spread | C |
| With bread and wine and vessels furnished | D |
| The sacred towel and the holy ewer | B |
| Are ready by to make the guests all pure | E |
| Let's go my Alma yet ere we receive | F |
| Fit fit it is we have our parasceve | F |
| Who to that sweet bread unprepar'd doth come | G |
| Better be starv'd than but to taste one crumb | G |
Robert Herrick
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