Analysis of Dear Lord



I was cast in a valley which seems bottomless for unjustifiable reasons; yet I am looking up to you for a rescue

My heart tremble, as I experienced the toughest depression;
I am guzzled by fear and still wondering if my problems aren't bigger than thee.

Bored with prayers without answers, I am starting to believe that you're not interested in solving my problems any longer.
Yet, a crazy voice from in is mandating me not to give up.

I have used  ⅘ calories of my body; must I struggle this long?

Nocuous dreams have eaten up my sleep leaving me stare sleeplessly at my innocent doors and windows at night.

I wish I had your phone number, I could have called you; it's urgent.
"Pick up, I am fading out" I could cry.

Even so, I was told u are watching from a far unknown territory.
Whatever the case might be, remember I need you the most now; fix me, and lead me in your path.

Even though I am broken down into the smallest atoms of my body; yet still I am of the opinion that you can still toggle me.

Aren't you the God of the Universe?
Aren't you the same God who rescued Daniel from the Den of angry and hungry lions?
Weren't it you who safeguarded Joseph from his cruel and inhumane brothers?

For how long will you ignore my calls?

If my prayers aren't reaching you, kindly text me your WhatsApp number;
If my tears aren't sufficient to attract your pity, sent me a bucket.

My heart is beating faster,
My enemies are smiling.
Where are thee?

Have compassion,
Shame my enemies...!
Energize me,
I am lazy without you...!
Rescue me from their evil chamber,
The church is my actual home...


Scheme A BC DX X X XX CX C XXX X DX DXC BXCADX
Poetic Form
Metre 1110010111001010010111101111010 1110110100010010 11111011001110101011 111011011101011111000101101010 101011011011111 1111001110111011 111101111011111100101011 1111111011111110 1111101111 101111111010101100 10011101011101111011011 10111101010101011101111100101111101 101011010 1010111101010111001010 1011110101110000110 111110111 1111010110111110 1111001010111011010 1111010 1100110 111 1010 11100 101 1110011 101111010 01111001
Closest metre Iambic octameter
Characters 1,627
Words 341
Sentences 21
Stanzas 13
Stanza Lengths 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 2, 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 3, 6
Lines Amount 27
Letters per line (avg) 46
Words per line (avg) 11
Letters per stanza (avg) 95
Words per stanza (avg) 23

About this poem

This poem is about difficulties and harsh moments. It tents to stimulate the dying soul and rewakened the lost hope. It was written during the toughest moment of the author (Henryson Neewray)

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Submitted by neewrayh on October 13, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Henryson Neewray

I am a young Liberian with vast interest in poetry. My quest is to use poetry to vividly illustrate daily difficulties encountered by people willing in underdeveloped countries. more…

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