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Soul

Joe Strickland 1986 (Hobbysville, SC)

Free verse
Amorphous spirit,
Shifting shape, yet steadfastly
Guiding our life's path.
Invisible, yet present,
The soul's form transcends the flesh.

Deep within our soul
Lies a mind that often speaks
Whispers of hope and fear
Navigating life's journey
Guiding us towards our truth.

Lost in dark abyss,
The soul wanders aimlessly,
Searching for a sign.
Towards the light it yearns to go,
Guided by a gentle glow.    

The soul's luck runs true
Like a river to the sea
Fortune's winds may sway
But in stillness it finds peace
Resilience is its virtue. 
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Written on May 15, 2023

Submitted by JoeStrickland on May 15, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XAXXX XXXAX XAXBB CAXXC
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 544
Words 106
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 5, 5, 5, 5
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Joe Strickland

I'm just a regular, blue collar, working stiff who took an interest in writing poetry many years ago but until recently I haven't had a desire to share any with anyone or pursue publication. I'm an unpublished fork lift operator by night, and a day drinker by choice. I can be followed on Twitter @JoeStricklandSC more…

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