Analysis of Observations On The Subject Of Family
Like a carpenter, we build our lives;
First by using a firm foundation.
In order to build that foundation;
One must build it on a level of moderation.
This level of moderation usually comes from family elders;
For the elders share their stories and wisdom.
This is how family values, comfort and traditions make the foundation worthy;
For the foundation must be strong enough to face challenges within and without.
Next are the supports of outside relationships within the family;
These help provide the walls with honor, stability and comfort.
Relationships and marriages attach everything as nails do.
Above the family is attached the crown of the family;
That is built by the parents and heads of the family with love and guidance shared;
This the ultimate roof where offspring are sheltered from the tempest;
Which eventually serves to provide the younger ones a future and family of their own.
Scheme | X A A A X X B X B X X B X X X |
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Poetic Form | |
Metre | 1010011101 111001010 010111010 111110101010 110101010001110010 10101110010 111100101000101001010 10010111011110001001 11001111010010100 1101011100100010 01001000110111 0101001010110100 11110100110100110101 101001111101010 101000110101010100100111 |
Closest metre | Iambic octameter |
Characters | 912 |
Words | 178 |
Sentences | 7 |
Stanzas | 15 |
Stanza Lengths | 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 |
Lines Amount | 15 |
Letters per line (avg) | 49 |
Words per line (avg) | 10 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 49 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 10 |
About this poem
A family in my regard is a separate fortress from influences that are a danger to the family unit. A family has to be built strong in order to survive in the 21st century.
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