Analysis of Go back to a simpler time
Go back to a simpler time, can I
When there was more rhythm and rhyme
Go back when there were less worries
Less stressful scurries
Go back when life was easier it seemed
Compared to now
I’m all over the place, not knowing where to turn
One area is doing well, and the other problems begin to swell
Peace and serenity are what I yearn
But it’s only wishful thinking I know
You take what is given and deal
No choice in liking it, No choice in God’s plan
Pray and lean on other good friends who get you
All you can do
And I am grateful when the others seem so hateful
It will all work out the way it is meant
Not all gifts are heaven sent
Focus on the good and try to free your mind
As hard as it is I know
Dark circles under my eyes do show
Last night I escaped into the night
I wanted to forget and get lost into something else
I was around others, and it felt good, a welcome sight
I talked it out, maybe too much
Wanting more but settling for a touch
It’s part of who I am and it’s ok
As I muddle this life trying to find my way
Scheme | XXAA XXBXB CXXDDX EEXCC FXFGGHH |
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Poetic Form | |
Metre | 1110100111 11111001 11110110 1101 1111110011 0111 111001110111 110011010010100111 1001001111 1110101011 11111001 11010111011 10111011111 1111 0111010101110 1111101111 1111101 10101011111 1111111 110101111 111010101 11010101101101 11011001110101 11111011 1011100101 1111110111 111011101111 |
Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 1,043 |
Words | 218 |
Sentences | 1 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 5, 6, 5, 7 |
Lines Amount | 27 |
Letters per line (avg) | 30 |
Words per line (avg) | 8 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 161 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 43 |
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Written on August 27, 2022
Submitted by takemeback on August 27, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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