Analysis of DNR for Two
As I knelt beside your bed
And gently held your hand,
The subtle sound of rain
Brought out a pleasant smile.
"Rest, my love, for a little while."
I hated how it rained, only when I was sad.
It disguised what drops were on my cheek.
Sometimes I just stood outside to think,
And the rain could help me hide
The sadness I couldn't keep inside.
One day you came with your umbrella,
One I never asked for you to share.
Then you stood beside me; I couldn't hide the tear.
Sideways glance perceived the weaker side of me,
While staring ahead, you pretended not to see.
Now I strugle to give you solace
In this white and sterile room.
Doctors said that they saved your life,
But did naught but prolong your pains,
All those tubes in your throat and veins.
"So rest, my sweet, here's some tea."
"It's okay; I've already drunk mine."
"Shh, my love, just another sip."
"Close your eyes and sleep, my dear."
"Won't wait too long; I'll be right there."
Scheme | XXXAA XXXBB XCCDD XXXEE DXXXC |
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Poetic Form | Tetractys (24%) |
Metre | 1110111 010111 010111 110101 11110101 110111101111 101110111 011111111 0011111 010110101 111111010 111011111 111011110101 1101010111 110011010111 11111110 0110101 10111111 11110111 11101101 1111111 11101011 11110101 1110111 11111111 |
Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 1,163 |
Words | 201 |
Sentences | 16 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 |
Lines Amount | 25 |
Letters per line (avg) | 28 |
Words per line (avg) | 7 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 142 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 35 |
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