Analysis of To Whoever Reads These Words



To whoever reads these words,
I want you to know this truth.
No matter where you are,
Or what challenges you face,
You are enough.

It's easy to lose sight of this fact,
To feel like you're always falling short.
But I am here to tell you,
That you are perfect just as you are.

You might have days that feel impossible,
Nights where you can't find peace.
But know that even in those moments,
You are still enough.

I'm so proud of you for not giving up,
For pushing through the struggles and the strife.
Your strength and resilience are remarkable,
And they inspire me every day.

To whoever reads these words.
Take heart,
And know that you are loved.
You are valued and appreciated,
And everything about you is just right.

Keep shining your light,
And moving forward with courage.
You are enough,
And always will be. 

To whoever reads these words.
I love you
Though I don't know who you are.

To whoever reads these words.
I write them,
Because I myself,
Am desperate to hear them said to me.


Scheme AxbxC xxdb exxc xxex Axxxf fxCg Adb Axxg
Poetic Form
Metre 1010111 1111111 110111 1110011 1101 110111111 11111101 1111111 111011111 1111110100 111111 111100110 11101 1111111101 1101010001 110010010100 010111001 1010111 11 011111 111000100 010011111 11011 01010110 1101 0111 1010111 111 1111111 1010111 111 0111 110111111
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 997
Words 221
Sentences 17
Stanzas 8
Stanza Lengths 5, 4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 3, 4
Lines Amount 33
Letters per line (avg) 23
Words per line (avg) 6
Letters per stanza (avg) 96
Words per stanza (avg) 23
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Written on June 01, 2023

Submitted by JoeStrickland on June 01, 2023

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Joe Strickland

I'm just a regular, blue collar, working stiff who took an interest in writing poetry many years ago but until recently I haven't had a desire to share any with anyone or pursue publication. I'm an unpublished fork lift operator by night, and a day drinker by choice. I can be followed on Twitter @JoeStricklandSC more…

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