The Paradox of Sanity: A Sonnet of Deliverance
Without a tinge of imprudence,
A person's daring shall be scant,
For to sever the shackles of complaisance,
One must have the temerity to take a chance.
For within the limits of rationality,
We are but bondsmen to societal conventions,
But with a hint of irrationality,
The true path to emancipation and revision is revealed.
For to extricate ourselves from fetters that bind,
We must embrace the obscure and the feral,
And with a reckless heart and an open mind,
We can break free from our own self-imposed seclusion.
So let us not fear the lunacy within,
For it is the key to true deliverance.
About this poem
This sonnet, entitled "The Paradox of Sanity: A Sonnet of Deliverance," explores the idea that true freedom and liberation can only be achieved by embracing a certain level of irrationality and breaking free from societal conventions. The speaker urges the reader not to fear the madness within themselves, as it is the key to breaking free from self-imposed constraints and achieving true deliverance. The use of complex vocabulary such as "imprudence," "complaisance," and "temerity" adds depth and sophistication to the poem, emphasizing the theme of breaking free from societal norms and conventions. The rhyme scheme and structure of the sonnet also contribute to the overall flow and cohesiveness of the poem. more »
Written on January 14, 2023
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 13, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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| Scheme | AXAX BXBX CXCX XA |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
| Characters | 598 |
| Words | 121 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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