Inscription Iii: For A Cavern That Overlooks The River Avon Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDEFGHIJKLMLNOPQRS| Enter this cavern Stranger the ascent | A |
| Is long and steep and toilsome here awhile | B |
| Thou mayest repose thee from the noontide heat | C |
| O'ercanopied by this arch'd rock that strikes | D |
| A grateful coolness clasping its rough arms | E |
| Round the rude portal the old ivy hangs | F |
| Its dark green branches down and the wild Bees | G |
| O'er its grey blossoms murmuring ceaseless make | H |
| Most pleasant melody No common spot | I |
| Receives thee for the Power who prompts the song | J |
| Loves this secluded haunt The tide below | K |
| Scarce sends the sound of waters to thine ear | L |
| And this high hanging forest to the wind | M |
| Varies its many hues Gaze Stranger here | L |
| And let thy soften'd heart intensely feel | N |
| How good how lovely Nature When from hence | O |
| Departing to the City's crouded streets | P |
| Thy sickening eye at every step revolts | Q |
| From scenes of vice and wretchedness reflect | R |
| That Man creates the evil he endures | S |
Robert Southey
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