The Fortitude of the Iniquitously Treated
Mawphniang Napoleon 1993 (Ri Bhoi)
It doth not beseem to gauge one's worth
By how they're treated in this mortal plane,
For oft in life, the noblest souls on Earth
Are those who suffer most inhumane pains.
Their worth is not in how they're treated, nay,
But in the strength they show in times of woe,
And in the grace with which they make their way
Through dark and troubled waters, to and fro.
Their worth is not in how they're treated, but
In how they rise above their earthly plight,
And in the light they bring to others' rut
Of darkness, showing them a path to light.
So let not treatment be the gauge of worth,
For true value lies in inner fortitude and mirth.
About this poem
This sonnet is a powerful reflection on the nature of worth and value. The poet uses complex and elevated language to convey the idea that one's worth should not be measured by the way they are treated in this mortal plane. The noblest souls on Earth are often those who have suffered the most inhumane pains, but their true worth lies in the strength they show in times of woe, and the grace with which they make their way through dark and troubled waters. The poet encourages the reader not to let treatment be the gauge of worth, but to recognize that true value lies in inner fortitude and mirth. The sonnet's rhyme scheme and structure, as well as the figurative language and imagery used, add to the overall impact and beauty of the poem. more »
Written on December 02, 2012
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 17, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
| Scheme | AXAX BCBC DEDE AA |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 634 |
| Words | 132 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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