Analysis of Once a Mother



I was once a mother
But a mother I am no more.
If only I had another
Chance to walk out the door
Of that abortion hospital,
I would run for all I was worth.
My baby so young, helpless and little
I let them take from this earth.
Oh, terrible cruel pain I live with!
“Dear, God, forgive me please!”
His forgiveness is total and his peace is here with
Me as the terrible pain flees.
I will see my child in heaven,
This God mercifully guarantees.


Scheme ABABCDCDEFEFGF
Poetic Form
Metre 111010 10101111 11011010 111101 1101010 11111111 1101110010 1111111 1100101111 110111 1010110011111 11010011 11111010 11100001
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 433
Words 89
Sentences 7
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 14
Lines Amount 14
Letters per line (avg) 24
Words per line (avg) 6
Letters per stanza (avg) 340
Words per stanza (avg) 88
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Submitted on November 23, 2010

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Jessica Sipes

I really enjoy writing poetry. My favorite styles are free verse and sonnet. I hope you enjoy them!Please note: These poems are bassed on life or things in general and do not necaserally reflect my own life, actions or feelings. more…

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