The Mighty Oak: Finding Strength and Beauty in Life



Amidst the tempest of life's trials,
When the winds of fate doth blow,
And the waves of sorrow crash and roll,
Keep smiling, though life be hard to know.
For like the mighty oak that stands,
Firmly rooted in the earth,
So too must we find strength within,
To weather life's tempestuous girth.
And when the storm clouds gather 'round,
And the lightning strikes with fury,
Remember that the sun still shines,
And the world is not so dreary.
For like the gentle rain that falls,
And the flowers that bloom in spring,
So too can we find beauty in life,
And joy in the simple things.
So keep smiling, dear friend, and know,
That though life may be hard to bear,
Like the seasons that come and go,
This too shall pass, and all will be fair.
And when the storm has passed us by,
And the sun shines bright once more,
We'll look back on these troubled times,
And smile, for we've weathered the storm.












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About this poem

The poem encourages the reader to maintain a positive outlook even in the midst of life's difficulties. Through the use of vivid metaphors, the poem depicts life as a tempestuous journey with storms, lightning, and crashing waves. However, the poet reminds us that like the mighty oak, we too must remain firmly rooted and find strength within to weather life's trials. The poem encourages the reader to appreciate the simple joys in life, like the gentle rain and the beauty of flowers in bloom, and to remember that storms will eventually pass. The overall message of the poem is one of hope and resilience, urging readers to keep smiling and weather the storms of life with grace and optimism. 

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Written on May 02, 2019

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on March 23, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XAXAXBXBXCXCXXXXADADXXXX XXX
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 1,356
Words 284
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 24, 3

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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