In Praise Of Henna Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AAAABCCA AAAABDDA| A KOKILA called from a henna spray | A |
| Lira liree Lira liree | A |
| Hasten maidens hasten away | A |
| To gather the leaves of the henna tree | A |
| Send your pitchers afloat on the tide | B |
| Gather the leaves ere the dawn be old | C |
| Grind them in mortars of amber and gold | C |
| The fresh green leaves of the henna tree | A |
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| A kokila called from a henna spray | A |
| Lira liree Lira liree | A |
| Hasten maidens hasten away | A |
| To gather the leaves of the henna tree | A |
| The tilka's red for the brow of a bride | B |
| And betel nut's red for lips that are sweet | D |
| But for lily like fingers and feet | D |
| The red the red of the henna tree | A |
Sarojini Naidu
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