The Eternal Echoes of Bazarov: A Laudatory Ode to a Legacy of Courage



Oh Bazarov, a name that echoes still,
Throughout the ages, ringing loud and clear,
A symbol of the courage of the will,
That dared to challenge all that was, and near.

Your views on life and love, so cryptic, bold,
Still stir the hearts of men and make them see,
The beauty of the truth, with tales untold,
And the power of reason, wild and free.

In a world that often chose to turn a blind eye,
You dared to speak the truth, with courage grand,
With wit and wisdom, soaring to the sky,
You paved a path that was both new and planned.

Your words, a cryptic blend of art and truth,
Still challenge us today, to seek the proof.

And though your time on earth may have been brief,
Your impact on the world will always last,
A legacy that speaks of your belief,
In the power of reason, and the truth that's vast.

In this sestina, I do sing your praise,
Oh Bazarov, a man of noble ways,
A figure of great renown, a man of might,
Whose views on life and love, still light the night.

So here's to Bazarov, a name so grand,
A man whose ideas will always stand,
As a symbol of strength, courage, and insight,
A shining example of the power of sight.

About this poem

The poem is a lyrical tribute to the character Bazarov, a figure of great renown and a symbol of the courage of the will. The speaker of the poem reflects on Bazarov's views on life and love, which are still remembered today for their cryptic boldness and the beauty of the truth they reveal. The speaker recognizes that Bazarov dared to challenge the norms of the world with his wit and wisdom, and in doing so, paved a new and planned path. Despite the brevity of Bazarov's time on earth, the speaker asserts that his impact on the world will always last and that his legacy speaks of his belief in the power of reason and truth. The poem, a sestina, sings the praise of Bazarov, a man of noble ways, whose ideas will always stand as a symbol of strength, courage, and insight. The poem ends with a salute to Bazarov, a name so grand, a shining example of the power of sight. 

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Written on July 12, 2022

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on February 02, 2023

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF XX GHGH IIJJ FFJJ
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,145
Words 252
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4, 4

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