Haematophobia: A Sonnet of Fear and Burden



The fear of life doth grip my very soul,
A phobia born of blood that doth pour forth.
From mouth and rectum, red and vile, a toll
That speaks of sickness, death and little worth.

The onus of existence doth assail,
A heavy burden that doth crush and grind.
The weight of being, a constant jail,
That leaves my spirit broken, weak and blind.

But still, I'll strive to bear this load with grace,
Though every step is fraught with misery.
Though life may oft be dark and hard to face,
I'll keep on moving, towards eternity.

So let me bear this phobia with good cheer,
And hope for solace, though it may be mere.

About this poem

This sonnet explores the theme of the fear and burden of existence, specifically in the context of a sickness that causes haematemesis and haematochezia (vomiting and passing of blood).

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Written on January 16, 2023

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 16, 2023

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AXAX BCBC DEDE FF
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 610
Words 130
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 2

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