A Knife Cannot Cut Itself
An eye cannot see itself
however keen the sight.
The object and function are of each other right.
A knife cannot cut itself
however sharp the blade.
The object and function are of each other made.
A soul cannot hide itself
however grand the veer.
The object and function are of each other peer.
A hand cannot grip itself
however firm the hold.
The object and function are of each other mold.
A man cannot leave Deus
however the intent.
The object and function are of each other meant.
A pathway cannot be found:
we are already there.
The object and function are of each built aware.
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Submitted on January 13, 2010
Modified on April 10, 2023
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| Scheme | ABB ACC ADD AEE XFF XGG |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
| Characters | 565 |
| Words | 107 |
| Stanzas | 6 |
| Stanza Lengths | 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 |
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