Analysis of Before I Die



Before I die, let me dance beneath the stars,
Feel the rhythm of the universe, the beat of my heart.
Let me wander through forests, where secrets reside,
And swim in oceans deep, where dreams collide.

Before I die, I want to be rich even by coincidence
For when coincidences pile up, they become evidences.

Before I die, let me taste the sweetness of life,
Savoring every moment, banishing all strife.
Let me feast on laughter, and drink in joy,
Embracing each emotion, without decoy.

Before I die, let me touch the souls of others,
Kindness as my compass, sisters and brothers.
Let me heal the wounds of the broken-hearted,
And mend the ties that once were parted.

Before I die, let me see the world in its glory,
Mountains reaching for the sky, telling their story.
Let me witness the sunrise, painting the sky,
And marvel at the sunset, as the day says goodbye.

Before I die, let me smell the roses in bloom,
Their fragrance a reminder, of life's perfume.
Let me breathe in the air, fresh and pure,
And dance in the rain, feeling so sure.

Before I die, let me hear the songs of nature,
Birds chirping melodies, a divine theatre.
Let me listen to the whispers of the wind,
And the gentle lapping of waves, a soothing hymn.


Scheme XXAA XX BBCC DDEE FFGG HHII JJXX
Poetic Form
Metre 01111110101 1010101001111 111011011001 0101011101 0111111111010100 1101000111011000 011111101011 1001001010011 1111100101 01010100101 011111101110 10111010010 11101101010 010111010 0111111010110 101010110110 1110011001 01010110111 011111101001 11000101101 111001101 010011011 011111101110 110100001100 11101010101 001010110101
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 1,230
Words 253
Sentences 13
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 4, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 26
Letters per line (avg) 37
Words per line (avg) 9
Letters per stanza (avg) 136
Words per stanza (avg) 32

About this poem

This is a poem inspired by humanity. Of dreams, goals and life.

Font size:
 

Written on March 15, 2024

Submitted by jerrymapak2015 on March 30, 2024

1:16 min read
0

Jerry Da Poet

A teacher and a poet. Simple. more…

All Jerry Da Poet poems | Jerry Da Poet Books

1 fan

Discuss this Jerry Da Poet poem analysis with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

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

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Before I Die" Poetry.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 21 May 2024. <https://www.poetry.com/poem-analysis/184831/before-i-die>.

    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!

    May 2024

    Poetry Contest

    Join our monthly contest for an opportunity to win cash prizes and attain global acclaim for your talent.
    10
    days
    22
    hours
    47
    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?

    »
    Which poet is known for writing "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"?
    A Sylvia Plath
    B Dylan Thomas
    C T.S. Eliot
    D William Shakespeare