Analysis of A Man Is More Than Just Flesh and Bone
Oscar Auliq-Ice 1994 (Port Elizabeth)
A man is like a tree, tall and strong,
With branches reaching up to the sky.
His roots run deep, he's been here so long,
And he stands firm when the winds pass by.
His trunk is solid, his bark so rough,
But he's gentle too, like a soft breeze.
He may seem tough, but he's filled with love,
And his heart beats with the greatest ease.
He's a provider, a protector, a guide,
A mentor to those who look up to him.
He walks with purpose, his stride with pride,
And his spirit soars on the wings of hymns.
He has his faults, his flaws, his fears,
But he faces them all with grace and might.
He sheds his tears, but he dries them with cheers,
And he keeps moving forward in the light.
A man is more than just flesh and bone,
He's a soul that shines with all its might.
He's a warrior, a king on his throne,
And he stands for what's good, what's just, what's right.
A man stands tall, with head held high,
With eyes that gleam and a confident sigh.
His strength and will are his greatest power,
His courage and spirit never do cower.
He walks with purpose, a steady stride,
His presence fills a room with pride.
His words are few but always true,
For honesty is what he will pursue.
He may face trials, and hardship too,
But his determination sees him through.
His heart is pure, his soul so kind,
A rare gem that's hard to find.
For he's not just a man, but so much more,
A protector, a friend, and a mentor.
He inspires others to be their best,
And his wisdom guides them on their quest.
So here's to the man, so brave and strong,
May his spirit live forever long.
For he is the one who leads the way,
And makes the world a better place each day.
Scheme | ABAB XCXC DXDX EFEF GFGF BBHH DDII IIJJ KKLL AAMM |
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Poetic Form | Quatrain (90%) Etheree (25%) Tetractys (20%) |
Metre | 011101101 110101101 111111111 011110111 111101111 111011011 111111111 011110101 10010001001 011111111 111101111 0110110111 11111111 1110111101 1111111111 0111010001 011111101 101111111 1010001111 0111111111 01111111 1111001001 1101111010 11001010110 111100101 11010111 1111111 1100111101 111100101 110010111 11111111 0111111 1111011111 001001001 101101111 011011111 111011101 111010101 111011101 0101010111 |
Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 1,650 |
Words | 371 |
Sentences | 20 |
Stanzas | 10 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
Lines Amount | 40 |
Letters per line (avg) | 31 |
Words per line (avg) | 8 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 125 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 32 |
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Written on March 10, 2023
Submitted by Auliq-Ice on March 16, 2023
Modified on March 16, 2023
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