Act your say



Cry, as you would say to the babes. Fly,
As you would say to the birds. Hustle,

As you would say to the youth. Pray,
As you would say to the needy. Smile,

As you would say to the unhappy. Revive,
As you would say to the sleeping. Love,

As you would say to the lost. Hope,
As you would say to the dispirited. Repent,

As you would say to the unjust. Grow,
As you would say to the dormant. Rejoice,

As you would say to the dead. Live,
as you would say to the depressed.

About this poem

This poem conveys the power of simple yet meaningful words of encouragement. It reflects on the various expressions and guidance that people offer to one another to uplift and inspire. From crying to flying, hustling to praying, and loving to living, the poem emphasizes the role of these words in motivating, comforting, and reviving individuals facing life's challenges. It encourages a message of hope, positivity, and support.

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Submitted by Zealousfrank on September 30, 2022

Modified by Zealousfrank on October 15, 2023

33 sec read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme XX XX AX XX XX AX
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 472
Words 112
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

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