The Dark Hour Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEFG HIJK LAMA NOPO QRSR TSUS| And now when merry winds do blow | A |
| And rain makes trees look fresh | B |
| An overpowering staleness holds | C |
| This mortal flesh | B |
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| Though well I love to feel the rain | D |
| And be by winds well blown | E |
| The mystery of mortal life | F |
| Doth press me down | G |
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| And In this mood come now what will | H |
| Shine Rainbow Cuckoo call | I |
| There is no thing in Heaven or Earth | J |
| Can lift my soul | K |
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| I know not where this state comes from | L |
| No cause for grief I know | A |
| The Earth around is fresh and green | M |
| Flowers near me grow | A |
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| I sit between two fair rose trees | N |
| Red roses on my right | O |
| And on my left side roses are | P |
| A lovely white | O |
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| The little birds are full of joy | Q |
| Lambs bleating all the day | R |
| The colt runs after the old mare | S |
| And children play | R |
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| And still there comes this dark dark hour | T |
| Which is not borne of Care | S |
| Into my heart it creeps before | U |
| I am aware | S |
William Henry Davies
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