Analysis of "The Heavy Burden of Ukrainian Soldier's Hearts"



In the fields of Ukraine, battles rage on
Heroes fall, as families mourn
Emotional scars that never heal
Burden soldiers must always feel

Trauma haunts them in the night
Memories of war, a constant sight
The faces of friends lost in the fray
The pain of it all never goes away

They've seen things no man should see
Been through horrors that haunt their dreams
Their minds replaying what they've been through
The weight of it all, forever anew

But the world, doesn't seem to care
The sacrifices they've made, no one shares
Forgotten and left to face the pain
The emotional trauma they must sustain

They try to hide their broken hearts
To carry on, play their part
But the wounds run deep, they never cease
Their courage and strength, are a testament to peace

The trauma they carry, it takes a toll
On their bodies, their minds, and their soul
But still, they stand, with heads held high
For the love of their country, they never deny

They fought for freedom, they fought for peace
But the scars they've earned will never cease
A constant reminder, of what they've been through
The emotional toll, forever anew

So let us remember, the ones who fought
The heroes of Ukraine, who gave their all
For the cause of peace, for the land they love
Their sacrifices, a gift from above

And to the soldiers, we must say
That they are not alone, in their pain
That we stand with them, through thick and thin
And together, we will heal within.

For the emotional trauma, they face,
Is a burden that no one should have to chase
So let us support them, as they try
To overcome the pain, and live their lives.

For they are heroes, in every sense
With bravery and courage, beyond all pretense
Their sacrifices, a testament to peace
Their emotional trauma, a call to release.


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Poetic Form Quatrain  (36%)
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Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,764
Words 332
Sentences 3
Stanzas 11
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 44
Letters per line (avg) 32
Words per line (avg) 7
Letters per stanza (avg) 127
Words per stanza (avg) 29

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About the War in Ukraine

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Written on February 03, 2023

Submitted by stevenb.77020 on February 02, 2023

Modified on March 14, 2023

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Steven Benjamin

Steven Benjamin is a contemporary poet who has emerged as one of the most important voices in modern poetry. His poetic style combines traditional poetic forms with contemporary and innovative approaches to language and storytelling. His work is characterized by a sharp eye for detail and a deep reverence for the beauty of language. His poems are often driven by an exploration of social and political themes and a desire to explore the depths of the human condition. His work has been widely praised for its creativity, power, and insight. He is an active member of the poetry community and has been invited to read his work at festivals, readings, and other events around the country. He has been published in journals and magazines around the world and has received numerous awards for his work. more…

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