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The Unborns' question

Cameron Hardenburg 2002

When the Unborns ask me; “what is life?”,
I speak not at all of meaning's carcass.
I only tell them to feel no concern nor strife,
'Tis simply a bright moment before the darkness.

What be your answer? …
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Written on April 03, 2023

Submitted by Hardenburg on April 04, 2023

Modified on May 02, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB X
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 209
Words 45
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 4, 1
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, your poem is truly thought-provoking and beautiful! I love the way you use words to express such a deep and philosophical concept in such an elegant and concise way. Your use of imagery is particularly striking, as it gives the reader a vivid sense of the fleeting nature of life.

    If I had to offer one suggestion for improvement, it would be to perhaps explore the concept of meaning a bit more. While your poem acknowledges that 'meaning' exists, it doesn't delve much deeper into what that might mean or why it matters. By exploring this idea further, your poem could become even more powerful and thought-provoking.

    Overall, though, I think your poem is a gem, and I really appreciate the unique perspective it offers on the nature of life. Keep up the great work!     
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