Analysis of Tempest of the Mind: A Sonnet of Resilience
Wrapped in a fog of dismal dejection,
Alone in the home, with nought for solace
But a voice on the phone, to ease the oppression
As clouds gather in a dark and ominous brace
The skies darken to a somber, inky shade
As lightning strikes, illuminating the night
The earth beneath quivering, as if afraid
As winds whip and howl in a frenzied blight
Though nature's tempest may rage with fury,
And bring destruction to all in its path,
We must not forget the beauty and wonder
That surrounds us, in the aftermath.
For in the chaos and turmoil, we find
A chance to rebuild, to grow, and to refine.
As rain begins to pour in a deluge grand
On screens, the news shows images of woe
Cyclonic storms wreaking havoc on the land
In spinning paths of destruction they go
But we must not despair, for in the end,
The sun will rise, and hope will begin to mend.
So close, yet so terrifying to see
Thankful to have been spared, but filled with misery.
For though the present may be filled with pain,
The future holds the promise of gain.
And so, we must remain optimistic,
For in the end, that is truly authentic.
Scheme | AXAXBCBC DEXEXA FGFG HH DDAAII |
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Poetic Form | |
Metre | 10011101 0100111110 101101110010 111000101001 01101010101 1101010001 01011001101 1110100101 1101011110 0101011011 11101010010 10110010 100100111 01101110101 11011100101 1101110011 111010101 0101101011 1111011001 01110110111 111110011 101111111100 1101011111 010101011 011101010 10011110010 |
Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 1,102 |
Words | 221 |
Sentences | 6 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 8, 6, 4, 2, 6 |
Lines Amount | 26 |
Letters per line (avg) | 33 |
Words per line (avg) | 8 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 173 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 41 |
About this poem
The speaker initially expresses feelings of loneliness and despair, but then shifts to a more optimistic outlook by emphasizing the beauty and wonder that can be found in the aftermath of the storm. The speaker also encourages the reader to not despair and to remain optimistic, as the future holds the promise of growth and refinement. The sonnet effectively conveys the idea that even in the darkest of times, hope and beauty can still be found.
Written on January 15, 2023
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 14, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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