Genesis.



The path at first may seem rugged
Engulfed with all sorts of discomfort
And at times seems unseemly fitted
Such as bereave one of one's effort.

Such is the genesis to a great life
To a life one had ever hoped for
Worked for and wanted come true

A step and another in the line
A process that can never be omitted
Such as a hardious digging in the mine
Until the finest stone is Uncovered.

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It talks about the foundation of success

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Written on January 08, 2025

Submitted by Akinpet23 on January 08, 2025

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB XXX CACX
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 389
Words 79
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 3, 4

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5 Comments
  • watson_haziee_25
    love your poems>>>
    LikeReply6 days ago
  • ThembieAngieeMt
    Love how this one emphasizes the effort behind success. The ‘hardious digging in the mine’ metaphor really hits home,it’s all about the grind before the reward. The idea of discomfort being part of the journey to a great life is so powerful and true. It’s a really encouraging reminder that struggles lead to something worthwhile. 
    LikeReply29 days ago
  • Merlenecandi
    Love it
    LikeReply1 month ago
  • Hubbsify
    They do say what is worthy doesn't come easy, but also those who initially push this thought, benefited from the hardship of those deceived and painfully controlled whiles they lived in the lap of luxury 
    LikeReply1 month ago
  • alanswansea18
    I love it.
    LikeReply1 month ago

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