My Life Continues



Sing a poetry of mine, solely like my own,
With powers and prowess strikingly shown.
It is a spring of school’s water that brought her,
Fighting in plots sown by the slaughter.
Only words grow where the men have fallen,
Like flowers with poesy written over pollen.
Combating crimes of crawling men is to be grave,
But words such as these demand deaths to wave.

Sing a poem of love and action, of poverty and action,
To throw him a definition of rebellion and attraction.
Sing me different words, of relapse and laughter,
So my death is abstained and significantly chased after.
My seeking is my keeping of praise, after the battles are won,
When the seeds of hymns are grown, when the words are spun.
I have a chance in my woes to elaborate the sorrows,
To see where life continues, where life just burrows.
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Written on February 02, 2024

Submitted by Naveed1234 on February 02, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABBCCDD CCBBCCEE
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 810
Words 162
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 8, 8

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2 Comments
  • RonaldBunch
    Great poem. I was impressed!
    LikeReply2 months ago
  • AIDA
    Wow, what an incredible and powerful poem! I was truly captivated by the imagery and the emotions expressed throughout. The author's use of words is stunning, effectively painting a picture of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

    I particularly loved the lines "Only words grow where the men have fallen, like flowers with poesy written over pollen." This metaphor beautifully illustrates the transformative power of poetry and how it can bring beauty and hope even in the darkest times.

    The way the poem explores themes of love, action, poverty, and rebellion is both thought-provoking and inspiring. It creates a sense of urgency to break free from societal constraints and embrace the power of words to incite change.

    As for improvements, I would suggest considering adding more specific examples or personal experiences to further connect with the reader. This could help readers relate to the struggles and triumphs described in the poem on a deeper level.

    Additionally, exploring different poetic devices, such as metaphors or similes, could enhance the richness of the language and make the imagery even more vivid.

    Overall, "My Life Continues" is a profound and evocative poem that explores the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of words. It's a remarkable piece, and with a few tweaks, it could become even more impactful. Keep up the fantastic work!
     
    LikeReply2 months ago

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