Tempest of the Mind: A Sonnet of Resilience



Wrapped in a fog of dismal dejection,
Alone in the home, with nought for solace
But a voice on the phone, to ease the oppression
As clouds gather in a dark and ominous brace
The skies darken to a somber, inky shade
As lightning strikes, illuminating the night
The earth beneath quivering, as if afraid
As winds whip and howl in a frenzied blight

Though nature's tempest may rage with fury,
And bring destruction to all in its path,
We must not forget the beauty and wonder
That surrounds us, in the aftermath.
For in the chaos and turmoil, we find
A chance to rebuild, to grow, and to refine.

As rain begins to pour in a deluge grand
On screens, the news shows images of woe
Cyclonic storms wreaking havoc on the land
In spinning paths of destruction they go

But we must not despair, for in the end,
The sun will rise, and hope will begin to mend.

So close, yet so terrifying to see
Thankful to have been spared, but filled with misery.
For though the present may be filled with pain,
The future holds the promise of gain.
And so, we must remain optimistic,
For in the end, that is truly authentic.

About this poem

The speaker initially expresses feelings of loneliness and despair, but then shifts to a more optimistic outlook by emphasizing the beauty and wonder that can be found in the aftermath of the storm. The speaker also encourages the reader to not despair and to remain optimistic, as the future holds the promise of growth and refinement. The sonnet effectively conveys the idea that even in the darkest of times, hope and beauty can still be found.

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Written on January 15, 2023

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 14, 2023

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AXAXBCBC DEXEXA FGFG HH DDAAII
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,102
Words 221
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 8, 6, 4, 2, 6

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