Eminence through Erudition: A Sonnet on the Pursuit of Knowledge
Attaining eminence is a process grand
Of acquiring knowledge, and putting it to use,
Through every individual and circumstance
One should continually educate and muse.
For wisdom, like a well, runs deep and true
And those who seek it, find it everywhere,
In books, in nature, and in people too
It's found in every corner, everywhere.
So let us strive to learn, and not to cease
From every source of knowledge we can find
For in the end, it's learning that will bring us peace
And lead us to success, so clear and defined.
So let us seek and learn, with all our might
And in the end, we'll reach our goal, the summit bright.
About this poem
This sonnet speaks to the importance of continuous learning and self-education as a means of attaining eminence, or success. It suggests that wisdom can be found in many different sources and that by seeking it out and utilizing it, one can achieve a sense of peace and reach their goals.
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Written on January 16, 2023
Submitted by Mawphniang_Napoleon on January 15, 2023
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| Scheme | XXXX ABAB CDCD EE |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
| Characters | 626 |
| Words | 123 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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