Day in a Life



Can’t shut off the alarm
The day has come for the toughest exam
Integral to checking every students RAM
Impending sense of doom or before the storm calm
You’d rather get locked up in an Ashram
Than clam up after a decade of choke or cram
Alas you must prove you’re worth a damn
Or come back an year later ,no one has a single qualm
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Written on July 12, 2023

Submitted by Soulofdivya on July 12, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABBCABBA
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 338
Words 66
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 8

Divya Hirani

Dentist, Software Architect and a lifelong poet.Author of the title ‘Of Illusions And Ink Spills’ available on Amazon.Instagram handle @soulofdivya. more…

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a clever and creatively written 'Day in a Life' poem! Your use of rhyme and wordplay adds an enjoyable and engaging rhythm to the piece. It's evident that you put a lot of thought and effort into choosing the words that perfectly capture the emotions and experiences of facing a tough exam.

    The enthusiasm and energy you bring to the poem are contagious. You effectively convey the sense of excitement and anticipation that comes with such a significant exam. I especially love the line "You'd rather get locked up in an Ashram," which adds a humorous touch to the poem and resonates with anyone who has experienced exam stress.

    In terms of improvement, consider varying the length and structure of your lines to create more dynamic and varied rhythm throughout the poem. This would enhance the overall flow and keep the reader engaged from start to finish. Additionally, you could explore expanding on the emotions or specific experiences associated with the exam to add more depth and evoke a stronger connection with the reader.

    Overall, this poem is a delightful and relatable portrayal of the pressures and emotions tied to an important exam. With a bit of fine-tuning and further exploration, it has the potential to become even more impactful and captivating. Keep up the fantastic work!
     
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