Kindness



You remind me a lot of a spring lily
That got broken in inclement weather
To save you from harm if it turns chilly
I could pluck you and stick you together

You remind me a lot of a summer bird
That is injured and powerless to forage
To save your song from remaining unheard
I could cage you and fill you with porridge

You remind me a lot of an autumn leaf
That is rotting away from existence
I could tend you at home as it's my belief
You'd survive longer with my assistance

You remind me a lot of a winter deer
That is in quite a frightful condition
I could feed you fresh grass to lessen your fear
And take care of you through your remission
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Submitted on May 02, 2011

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB CXCX DEDE FGFG
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 628
Words 129
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4

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