The Dearth for Strength of Mind



I left my home ,
To work in a far-off land,
I found a deep sense of sorrow,
When I had to leave,
Behind all those who loved,
And cared for me.
Their concern enabled me,
To lead a peaceful and care-free life,
It left me with a feeling,
That I have nothing to feel secure,
A deep sense of sorrow engulfed me,
Life gives you a variety of feelings,
Of joy, numbness and sorrow,
To maintain a strong sense ,
 Of balance to retain to retain,
Your strength of mind and valor.

About this poem

The poem talks about the need to maintain the strength of mind keeping away all feelings of melancholy.

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Written on October 20, 2005

Submitted by jesudason_a on August 18, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCDEFFGHIFJCKLM
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 453
Words 91
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 16

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