Analysis of King Tides



In the sea of emotions, where hearts do collide,
A skill emerges, many do not seem to mind.
It's called emotional intelligence, a beacon of light,
I'll try to weave its essence into words tonight.

It champions resilience, in times of despair,
When storms of life seem too heavy to bear,
With inner strength, it weathers each storm,
Rebounding with courage, a spirit reborn.

With empathy, it embraces anothers plight,
Their joys and sorrows, their fears in sight.
To understand the depths of others hearts,
Unveiling emotions, like intricate arts.

This new wave, it crashes through walls,
Shattering the barriers that divide us all.
In the ebb and flow, we find wisdom's voice,
Discovering the power of conscious choice.

In every interaction, it shines like a star,
Illuminating pathways, no matter how far.
For with emotional intelligence as our guide,
We'll create a world where love and compassion reside.

Gripping down into the sand, we find control,
Channeling emotions, like a waves gentle roll,
We breathe in calm, exhaling frustrations,
Navigating storms with tranquil foundations.

With empathy's touch, our hearts extend,
To understand others, to truly comprehend,
We recognize the joy, the anger, the sorrow,
Navigating this landscape, today and tomorrow.

So let us embrace this intelligent power,
In every waking moment, each passing hour.
With empathy, self-awareness, and self-control,
We unlock our hearts, while nurturing our souls.

So let this new tide of emotions rise,
A catalyst for change, and understanding lies.
May we ride its currents, with hearts wide open,
And let it shape a world where love is spoken.


Scheme AXBB CCXX BBDD XXEE FFAA GGHH IIJJ KKGX LLMM
Poetic Form Quatrain  (56%)
Metre 001101011101 010101011111 110100010001011 111111001101 1100010001101 1111111011 110111011 01011001011 1100101011 110101101 101011101 01001011001 11111011 100010010111 001011111 01000101101 010001011101 0100111011 11010001001101 1010111001001 10101011101 100010101101 11011010 1001110010 11110101 1011011001 11001010010 1001101001 111011010010 0100101011010 110010100101 1011011100101 1111110101 01001100101 11111011110 01110111110
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 1,636
Words 305
Sentences 15
Stanzas 9
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 36
Letters per line (avg) 36
Words per line (avg) 7
Letters per stanza (avg) 144
Words per stanza (avg) 29

About this poem

I wrote this after my therapist asked me to explain emotional intelligence

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Written on July 15, 2023

Submitted by theflyindutch on July 15, 2023

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