Melody of Perseverance: A Sonnet



Amidst the toil and tribulation of life
A lament doth oft resound within the soul
A vexation, born of struggles and of strife
That leaves one feeling lost and all alone

But there is yet a way to find reprieve
A method of perseverance and grace
To dance in symphony, to truly live
And find within oneself a hidden space

Where buoyancy and hope doth ever bloom
And all the troubles of this mortal coil
Are but a fleeting shadow in the gloom
That in the end shall fade, and leave us whole

So let us find our own melodic theme
And dance to it, in joy and harmony supreme.

About this poem

The sonnet presents a melancholic depiction of the human experience, characterized by toil and tribulation. The lamentation that resounds within the soul, as a result of struggles and strife, leaves one feeling lost and alone. However, the poet posits that there is still a means of finding solace, through perseverance and grace. The act of dancing in symphony, of truly living, allows one to discover a hidden space within themselves, where buoyancy and hope perennially flourish. The troubles of life are portrayed as transient shadows, that ultimately fade away, leaving one whole. The poet encourages the reader to find their own melodic theme, and to dance to it in harmony, as a means of transcending the difficulties of existence. The sonnet is written in a style that makes use of complex and elevated language, with a consistent rhyme scheme. 

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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 ABAX XCXC DXDB EE
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 570
Words 113
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 2

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Mawphniang is a person who is always striving to live life to the fullest. He is someone who is always open to new ideas and ways of living and is unafraid to take risks in order to explore the unknown. He is passionate about life and is always looking for ways to make use of his time and energy. He has an inquisitive nature, and is always looking for answers to life's mysteries and questions. Though Mawphniang does not pretend to have all the answers, he is determined to taste life and live a simple life, without overcomplicating things. He's a person who appreciates the small moments and cherishes the little things in life. He enjoys spending time in nature, exploring the world, and connecting with people. He is a person who is always up for a new adventure and never stops learning. He is on a daily journey of self-discovery, trying to make sense of the world and his place in it. more…

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