Unveiling Shadows



In the depths of my tale, a chilling fright
If I unveil it, fear may consume your every light
Yet I persist, hoping for days to rearrange
Yearning for liberation, from this binding cage

Through trails of torment, like a twisted math
Converting darkness to light, a powerful path
Unearthing truth 'midst deceit's disguise
Conquering my dreams, as fantasies arise

Beneath my feet, I shape my destiny's call
With pride in choices, achieving goals above all
Regret, if at all, let it not dance too late
Unchosen life, yet with grace, I embrace this fate

Grant me strength, let faith hasten my pace
Guide me, so in no crevice, shall I misplace

I know ahead of me are many days
with an inscription - better place
I ransacked and searched, patience losing face
Furious was I in chase, and my passion in flames
Little did I know my soul at stake and my life in play
Unbeknownst to me I am not the potter but only the clay.

About this poem

The poem is a powerful exploration of the human experience, with themes of fear, growth, and acceptance woven throughout. The use of metaphor adds depth to the journey, making it relatable to readers who have also faced their own struggles in life.

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Written on July 28, 2023

Submitted by olamiposi_p on July 28, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AAXX BBCC DDEE FF XFFXGG
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 918
Words 172
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 2, 6

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