An October Nocturne Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHIH| The night was faint and sheer | A |
| Immobile road and dune | B |
| Then for a moment clear | A |
| A plane moved past the moon | B |
| - | |
| O spirit cool and frail | C |
| Hung in the lunar fire | D |
| Spun wire and brittle veil | C |
| And tremblingly slowly higher | D |
| - | |
| Pure in each proven line | E |
| The balance and the aim | F |
| Half empty half divine | E |
| I saw how true you came | F |
| - | |
| Dissevered from your cause | G |
| Your function was your goal | H |
| Oblivious of my laws | I |
| You made your calm patrol | H |
Yvor Winters
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