Analysis of Last Night

HECATE 1920 (New York)



Last night I felt the pure power of mercy
as The Goddess released you from your earthly pain.
Last night I held you close in my arms,
while my swollen eyes brimmed over with
teary relief and I stayed a silent witness of your journey to portals far beyond all realms of human suffering.

Last night you began the walk to that place of sweet relief.

Last night I breathed your final breath with you, all the while gently walking my fingertips along your fragile spine, releasing all the earth-bound coils of pain that somehow still remained.
Last night I watched silently, gratefully, but yet bereft with sorrow while the soft, splendid light of eternity
washed over you.

Last night I watched over you, as tonight and surely for every tomorrow, you will faithfully watch over me.

Last night, you slipped from me, yet forever after, I shall feel your presence, since from my soul, you have never departed.


Scheme AXXXX X XAX A X
Poetic Form
Metre 11110110110 101001111101 111111011 111011101 100101101010111011010111110100 11101011111101 11111101111011010110011101010101111111101 1111100100110111010110110100 1101 1111101101010110001111001101 11111110101011111011111110010
Characters 916
Words 173
Sentences 8
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 5, 1, 3, 1, 1
Lines Amount 11
Letters per line (avg) 66
Words per line (avg) 14
Letters per stanza (avg) 144
Words per stanza (avg) 32

About this poem

Letting go of my mum.

Font size:
 

Written on November 21, 3008

Submitted by HECATE51 on May 31, 2023

51 sec read
2

Discuss this HECATE poem analysis with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add this poem analysis to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Last Night" Poetry.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 30 Apr. 2024. <https://www.poetry.com/poem-analysis/160479/last-night>.

    Become a member!

    Join our community of poets and poetry lovers to share your work and offer feedback and encouragement to writers all over the world!

    April 2024

    Poetry Contest

    Join our monthly contest for an opportunity to win cash prizes and attain global acclaim for your talent.
    0
    days
    6
    hours
    49
    minutes

    Special Program

    Earn Rewards!

    Unlock exciting rewards such as a free mug and free contest pass by commenting on fellow members' poems today!

    Browse Poetry.com

    Quiz

    Are you a poetry master?

    »
    Shall I compare thee to a summer's _______?
    A day
    B dream
    C night
    D ray