Dangerous Enemy
The most dangerous enemy
is that which no one fears.
It lurks amidst dark shadows
hiding the ghoulish sneers.
The most dangerous enemy
puts on no uniform.
It mingles undetected
riding behind the storm.
The most dangerous enemy
is one that lives within.
It simulates harmony
abiding where it's been.
The most dangerous enemy
unfurls "chameleon" traits.
It changes the true colors
sighting the things it baits.
The most dangerous enemy
is a silent creeper.
It is quite ultrasonic
abetting the reaper.
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Submitted on February 05, 2010
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | Abxb Acxc Adad Aexe Afxf |
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Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
Characters | 479 |
Words | 82 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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