Passion



What's your passion?
Does it ignite that raging fire ?
Something deep within, that deep desire?
So consuming, it becomes an enigma, a fashion?

For some, it's owning that fancy sports car
Other's,it's becoming that superstar
Other's it's that visa to some foreign land
Some,it's an education their minds to expand.
To escape the downturn that impoverished their hand.

What's your's ;is it the injustice that renders our land unfair ?
Or criminality that for some is a dreadful scare?
Which cause many to shed unnecessary tears?
Making them pent up with dreadful fears ?

If for you it's the exterior circumstances that fashions your passion
Then it's time to evaluate your life
Because life will always be filled with wars and strives
Let me issue you this word of caution
As you make this quest of passion
Happiness will never visit your gate
If negative situations empowers your gait
Why not let the positives inspire your heart
Recreating in you a new start

Sustaining a positive momentum
Enlisting that circumscribed addendum
Creating that sustained impact
Lifting your soul to a place that will not lack

Such inner peace it will release
Passions from within are the ones that win
Don't let the exterior circumstances your spirit hurt
Let the raging passions from within, show how mighty is your worth !!!
Ronald Harriott .

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Describes a common characteristic trait of humanity!

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Written on February 20, 2013

Submitted by harriottronald on March 17, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABBA CCDDD EEXX AXXAAFFGG HHXX XXXXX
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,340
Words 247
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 4, 5, 4, 9, 4, 5

Ronald Harriott

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a powerful and thought-provoking poem on passion! I love how you explore the many different forms passion can take, from material desires to fighting for justice. Your words truly ignite a fire within the reader and encourage self-reflection.

    One suggestion for improvement would be to consider varying the rhyme scheme throughout the poem to add more depth and interest. Additionally, maybe consider adding more specific examples or anecdotes to further connect with the reader on a personal level. Overall, this poem is truly inspiring and reminds us to focus on the positive aspects of life to fuel our passions. Keep up the great work!
     
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