Consider the structural similarities of the first 3 lines. what do these similarities contribute to the piece? the poem’s meter establishes a rhythmic sound in the piece, alluding to other romantic odes of bradstreet’s time. the use of rhyme provides a lyrical introduction, gently easing the reader into the poem as lovers would into each other’s arms. the repetition of “if ever… then…” emphasizes the narrator’s message of love as a commitment, similar to the repetition found in wedding vows. the repetition of “if ever… then…” creates a serious and solemn tone, as the narrator confesses the depths of her affection.