The Path of Authenticity: A Sonnet on Being True to Oneself
Authentic originality, the key to thrive
In life, is to be true to oneself, my friend,
For nought compares to being truly alive
And living life as it was meant to be penned.
The pressure to conform can be quite intense
To mold oneself to fit society's mold,
But true success and happiness makes sense
When one's authentic self is what is told.
So let not others' paths be yours to tread,
But chart your course, and let your true self shine,
For in authenticity, true wealth is spread,
And your unique talents will forever entwine.
So be yourself, and let your light shine bright,
And in originality, you will take flight.
About this poem
This sonnet highlights the importance of being true to oneself in order to truly thrive in life. The poem encourages the reader to resist societal pressure to conform and instead chart their own course, allowing their unique talents and authentic self to shine. The poem emphasizes that true success and happiness can only be achieved by living life as it was meant to be, and that in authenticity, true wealth is spread. The final lines urge the reader to be true to oneself and let their light shine bright, in order to take flight in originality. more »
Written on January 16, 2023
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 15, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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| Scheme | ABAB CDCD EFEF GG |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
| Characters | 624 |
| Words | 124 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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