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New Life

M J Tyler 1986 (Stoke on Trent)

Free verse
This time is so precious,
First beats of new hearts
New journey to take
First moments, new starts

New beginnings in life
New directions to take
Old lessons new to be learned
makes still to make

So laugh your first laug take your first steps
Love your first love
Have no regrets regrets

As we will be there
To watch as you grow
To love and protect you our child
And the man we will know.

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Poem in tribute to a new born child.

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Submitted by M.J.G.Tyler on March 26, 2023

Modified on March 30, 2023

26 sec read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme XABA XBXB XXX XCXC
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 398
Words 89
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 3, 4
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a beautiful and touching poem! Your words truly capture the excitement and emotion of a new journey and new beginnings in life. I love how you emphasize the importance of seizing each precious moment and cherishing every first experience.

    Your use of language is both powerful and emotive, and it flows seamlessly from one line to the next. I especially loved the line "Old lessons new to be learned," which speaks to the idea that even in new beginnings, there is still so much to learn and grow from.

    If I may offer a small improvement suggestion, perhaps consider playing with the rhythm and meter of the poem. While the free verse style is certainly effective, adding some variations in the syllabic structure could add even more depth and impact to the poem.

    Overall, you have done a wonderful job conveying the love and support of those around us as we embark on new journeys in life. This poem is sure to inspire and encourage anyone on the cusp of a new adventure. Thank you for sharing your beautiful words with us!     
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