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The Power of a Verse

Gisela Vigil 1959 (Cuba)

A string of many words or simply just a few
in humble cloth or splendidly adorned.
A thought to ponder of what’s old or new,
A spark to flame a fire yet unborn.

A celebration, spreads essence of its joy.
A space where broken heart allowed to heal.
For game of life, the secrets of the ploy.
A safety net for everything to feel.

A written thought can teach the wise or fool,
for neither is a master of his trade.
A poem’s power, magical a tool.
Its impact, never will it fade.

About this poem

A writer conveys a thought within a poem but once shared the meaning can grow wings to fly, depending on the reader.

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Written on December 27, 2023

Submitted by Giselavigil on December 27, 2023

Modified by Giselavigil on January 06, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AXAX BCBC DEDE
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 493
Words 106
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4
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Gisela Vigil

Thank you for welcoming me to this community. I was born in Cuba but emigrated with my family to the US when I was three. I am mother to three young adults now, and also a grandmother. I’ve been writing for years, some I share, others I still keep in my personal file. I often write of struggles for we all face them as we journey through life. But still, I feel peace knowing I try my best. Feel blessed to have been given the gift of writing which I strive to improve cause there’s always room for growth. more…

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