Nocturne Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH FIFI| Infold us with thy peace dear moon lit night | A |
| And let thy silver silence wrap us round | B |
| Till we forget the city's dazzling light | A |
| The city's ceaseless sound | B |
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| Here where the sand lies white upon the shore | C |
| And little velvet fingered breezes blow | D |
| Dear sea thy world old wonder song once more | C |
| Sing to us e'er we go | D |
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| Give us thy garnered sweets short summer hour | E |
| Perfume of rose and balm of sun steeped pine | F |
| Scent from the lily's cup and horned flower | E |
| Where bees have drained the wine | F |
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| Come small musicians in the rough sea grass | G |
| Pipe us the serenade we love the best | H |
| And winds of midnight chant for us a mass | G |
| Our hearts would be at rest | H |
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| God of all beauty though the world is thine | F |
| Our faith grows often faint oft hope is spent | I |
| Show us Thyself in all things fair and fine | F |
| Teach us the stars' content | I |
Virna Sheard
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