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Had I known

Akinpet23

February 25 
Sonnet
Had I known it like this will be
I will have for it got prepared
No one had given me a clue
Of what tussle I have got ahead.

Shall I not but say it is dimly
Kept as secret to my cradle heart
But right now it's  unveiling
Getting clearer in my tumult path.

The falsity and fantasized reality
Are nothing but a pool of lie.
As a lad,I had this mentality
That at adult,all life gold will be mine.

The truth has spoken for itself
For time ticks In a hurrying beat
It's hard to uphold my nerve
As adulthood is turning me unfit.

About this poem

A revelation of what life is ,and a contrast of truth and falsehood.

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Written on February 07, 2025

Submitted by Akinpet23 on February 07, 2025

Modified by Akinpet23 on February 12, 2025

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AXXX AXXX AXAX XXXX
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 526
Words 116
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4
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  • lisacampbell29
    lisacampbell29
    Veryvrekateable. Adulting is not for the faint of heart.
    LikeReply4 days ago
  • ThembieAngieeMt
    ThembieAngieeMt
    This one feels really relatable, especially the line ‘adulthood is turning me unfit.’ You’ve captured that shift from youthful idealism to the hard truths of growing up. The contrast between ‘falsity and fantasized reality’ and the reality of adulthood is clear and raw. It’s like an eye-opening reflection on life’s challenges and truths. 
    LikeReply26 days ago
    • Akinpet23
      Akinpet23
      sure , adulthood is not what they made us believe it will be.
      Reality is speaking for itself
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • ThembieAngieeMt
      ThembieAngieeMt
      Yes. Life sure has its trials and tribulations but we power through.
      LikeReply26 days ago
    • Akinpet23
      Akinpet23
      We will.
      LikeReply25 days ago
  • dawg4jesus
    dawg4jesus
    Don't doubt, just believe. God has great and wonderful plans for your life. Hold on to the truth and never let it go.
    LikeReply1 month ago
    • Akinpet23
      Akinpet23
      I will.

      Thanks for comment and exaltation
      LikeReply1 month ago
  • donka_k
    donka_k
    I liked the clarity of this poem,; the emotions expressed are honest but not overwhelming
    LikeReply1 month ago
    • Akinpet23
      Akinpet23
      thanks for the amazing comment ,I appreciate
      LikeReply1 month ago
  • sharona.reeves81
    sharona.reeves81
    Life's unexpected twists and turns promotes doubt due to unforseen avenues. There's always a way ;)
    LikeReply1 month ago
    • Akinpet23
      Akinpet23
      i hope there is a way truly.

      Thanks for the comment,the vote and adding me as one of your favorite poet.
      LikeReply 11 month ago
  • Hubbsify
    Hubbsify
    I like this. Sometimes are our expectations or doubts truly ours or planted in us to restrict us from reaching full potential? Doubt is a powerful weapon
    LikeReply1 month ago
    • Akinpet23
      Akinpet23
      thanks for the comment and vote.
      LikeReply1 month ago
  • TanjaKlaric
    TanjaKlaric
    Powerful yet subtle
    LikeReply1 month ago
    • Akinpet23
      Akinpet23
      yes it is.
      Thanks for reading
      LikeReply1 month ago
  • BellaTheMilkCarton
    BellaTheMilkCarton
    nice
    LikeReply1 month ago
  • jn.selvadurai
    jn.selvadurai
    Deep reflection on life.
    LikeReply 11 month ago
  • karlcfolkes
    karlcfolkes
    A sad revelation can yet prepare us for a genesis of own self-empowerment!
    LikeReply 11 month ago
  • ladyygracious
    ladyygracious
    Good one
    LikeReply 11 month ago
    • Akinpet23
      Akinpet23
      thanks for reading through
      LikeReply1 month ago
  • mark.e.s
    mark.e.s
    Good!!!
    LikeReply1 month ago

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