Analysis of The Weaving of Time: Embracing Impermanence and Change
Weaving our tales, like a spider's thread,
We spin our dreams, before they're shed.
For as the ocean ebbs and flows,
So too does life, with all its woes.
The tunnel of time, both slow and fast,
Inevitable, as the seasons go.
The winds of change, they never cease,
Carving new paths, like a wild beast.
And yet, amidst this constant flux,
The present moment, it does conduct.
A space in time, both real and true,
Where we can rest, before we pursue.
The shooting stars, they light our way,
Guiding us through each passing day.
The train whistle, a distant call,
Reminding us, we must stand tall.
For in this fleeting, fragile world,
The journey matters, not the goal.
And so we ride the tides of time,
In search of love, in search of rhyme.
The beauty of impermanence, it shines,
As we embrace life's grand design.
For in this dance of time and space,
We find our purpose, our rightful place.
As we navigate life's winding path,
Our journeys intertwine and overlap.
The people we coexist , the stories we share,
Enrich our lives, beyond compare.
Like the subatomic particles in motion,
Our lives are in constant evolution.
And though we may resist or try to hold on,
The winds of change will always carry on.
The autumn leaves that once were green,
Now blaze with colors, a vivid scene.
A reminder that change is not a foe,
But a natural part of life's ebb and flow.
As the shooting star streaks across the sky,
We make our wishes, and wonder why.
But in the end, it's not the wish that counts,
But the journey towards our desired amount.
The train whistle's call, it fades away,
As we wake up to our daily, new day.
An alarm to let go of what's been,
And embrace what's yet to be seen.
For time is a river, ever-flowing,
A journey that's both wild and knowing.
And as we ride its waves and tides,
We find the beauty in its changing sides.
So let us cherish this fleeting life,
Embrace the joy, and face the strife.
For in the end, it's not about the time we've spent,
But about the legacy we've left, and what it represents.
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Poetic Form | |
Metre | 101011011 111010111 11010101 11111111 010111101 0100010101 01111101 10111011 01011101 010101101 01011101 111101101 010111101 10111101 01100101 01011111 10110101 01010101 01110111 01110111 0101111 11011101 10111101 11101010101 11101101 1010001010 01010101011 011010101 10010100010 1011010010 01110111111 011111101 01011101 111100101 0010111101 10100111101 1010110101 1110100101 1001110111 1010011001001 01111101 11111101011 101111111 00111111 1110101010 010111010 01111101 1101001101 111101101 01010101 100111010111 10101001101101 0101111110111011010110100111001001010011010110100110010001000110110110001010010011101010111100100110011000110110110 111001 |
Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 2,496 |
Words | 527 |
Sentences | 30 |
Stanzas | 14 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2 |
Lines Amount | 54 |
Letters per line (avg) | 35 |
Words per line (avg) | 8 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 137 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 33 |
About this poem
The poem is a beautiful reflection on the nature of time and change, inspired by the movement of subatomic particles and the ebb and flow of ocean tides. It speaks to the bittersweet emotions that arise when reflecting on the past and contemplating the future, and emphasizes the inevitability of change and the beauty of impermanence. The poem weaves in vivid imagery of shooting stars, autumn leaves, and the sound of a distant train whistle, creating a sense of wonder and contemplation. The poem ultimately encourages readers to embrace the present moment and cherish the journey of life, rather than solely focusing on the destination. more »
Written on April 10, 2017
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on February 26, 2023
Modified on March 10, 2023
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