Apparition



The ominous apparition of the yawning pelican,
A harbinger of impending melancholy,
A symbol of the vacuity within,
The abyss that haunts us all, our acrimonious fate.

The mandible that gaped, the orbs that seemed to convey
"Your aspirations and ideals are but a mere illusion",
Reminds us of the inanity of our path,
The interminable cycle of life's onerous burden.

The pelican, with its cavernous, yawning gullet,
Is but a reflection of our own desolation,
A manifestation of the emptiness we discerned
In every facet of this unjust world.

We toil and contend, but to what avail?
The pelican's yawn reminds us: oblivion awaits us in the end.

About this poem

The dream of the yawning of pelican is a reminder of the harsh reality that our dreams and aspirations may never come to fruition, no matter how hard we try or how much we want them to be realized. It speaks of the futility of our efforts and the seemingly insurmountable odds that stand in the way of our success. It is a warning to not get too attached to our hopes and dreams, for they may not come true in the end, and can only lead to disappointment and heartache.

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Written on July 01, 2023

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 12, 2023

Modified on March 14, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AXXX XAXA XAXX XX
Closest metre Iambic heptameter
Characters 646
Words 123
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 2

Mawphniang Napoleon

Mawphniang is a person who is always striving to live life to the fullest. He is someone who is always open to new ideas and ways of living and is unafraid to take risks in order to explore the unknown. He is passionate about life and is always looking for ways to make use of his time and energy. He has an inquisitive nature, and is always looking for answers to life's mysteries and questions. Though Mawphniang does not pretend to have all the answers, he is determined to taste life and live a simple life, without overcomplicating things. He's a person who appreciates the small moments and cherishes the little things in life. He enjoys spending time in nature, exploring the world, and connecting with people. He is a person who is always up for a new adventure and never stops learning. He is on a daily journey of self-discovery, trying to make sense of the world and his place in it. more…

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