Analysis of Still Active
From infancy to seventy, how the years have flown.
Although it is universal
this time it is my own.
The mind-memory still functions, how old tales remain.
Although recent facts are hazy
traces are in my brain.
The volcano is still active, how etched the routine.
Although eruptions are fewer
it feels like seventeen.
The winning drive is still present, how deep the desire.
Although it's inconsequential
"first-place" ignites a fire.
The muscles still have memory, how well they are trained.
Although the body knows its course
endurance is what's strained.
The spiritual is still speaking, how patient the voice.
Although the spirit's salvation
is a matter of choice.
Scheme | ABACDCEFEFBFGHGIJI |
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Poetic Form | |
Metre | 1100110010111 111010 111111 0110011011101 1101110 101011 0010111011001 110110 111101 01011110110010 110010 1101010 0101110011111 1010111 100111 01000111011001 1010010 101011 |
Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 650 |
Words | 109 |
Sentences | 12 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 18 |
Lines Amount | 18 |
Letters per line (avg) | 30 |
Words per line (avg) | 6 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 534 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 109 |
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Submitted on February 05, 2010
Modified on March 05, 2023
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