Analysis of The Two-Faced Monsoon
Oh monsoon, you fickle friend of man
Your moods as changeable as a cat
One minute gentle, the next wild and wan
Leaving us soaked or scorched, where is that
Perfect balance you promised us, that day
When you arrived with fanfare and much cheer
But alas, your promises quickly did fray
Leaving us with a soggy, sorry year
Your rains, they flood and drown us in despair
Your droughts, they parch and wilt us in the sun
And yet, we endure, for what else is there
But to wait for your mercies, once undone
Oh monsoon, you bring us joy and pain
But we love you all the same, again and again
| Scheme | XAXA BCBC DEDE XX |
|---|---|
| Poetic Form | |
| Metre | 101110111 111100101 1101001101 101111111 0110110111 110111011 10111001011 1011010101 1111011001 1111011001 0110111111 1111110101 101111101 111110101001 |
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 588 |
| Words | 116 |
| Sentences | 1 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2 |
| Lines Amount | 14 |
| Letters per line (avg) | 33 |
| Words per line (avg) | 8 |
| Letters per stanza (avg) | 115 |
| Words per stanza (avg) | 28 |
About this poem
The satirical sonnet I provided is a humorous take on the monsoon season, which is a period of heavy rainfall that occurs in many tropical regions. The poem uses a playful tone to describe the monsoon's mood swings, going from gentle to wild and back again, and the way it affects the people living in its path. The poem compares the monsoon to a "fickle friend of man," whose moods are as changeable as a cat. It notes the monsoon's tendency to bring both joy and pain, with its floods and droughts, and the way it leaves people feeling "soggy" or "scorched. " Despite the challenges and frustrations that the monsoon brings, the poem concludes on a positive note, suggesting that people will continue to endure and even love the monsoon, despite its unpredictable nature. The final line, "But we love you all the same, again and again," suggests a sense of resignation and acceptance of the monsoon's role in people's lives. more »
Written on January 07, 2023
Submitted by botchuajay94 on January 07, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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