The book
A man I like wrote a book, gave me a copy to read.
I found it quiet enjoyable until I came to the lust and greed.
Was this the man I thought I knew?
Only fiction on the pages, nothing that was true.
I could be wrong but it left me cold,
Could the writing be revealing a window to his soul?
I looked at him differently than I had before,
I didn't want to judge him,
That spirit I deplore.
But could there be a lesson for me?
Be careful with your heart
When it's there for all to see.
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Written on June 03, 2023
Submitted by myway6119 on June 03, 2023
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Scheme | XX AA XX BXB CXC |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 493 |
Words | 116 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 |
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