Analysis of Melancholy Desire
Joe Strickland 1986 (Hobbysville, SC)
In this fast-paced world that we're living in
It's so easy to feel lost and alone
Surrounded by screens and technology
But missing out on the real connections we need
We're constantly bombarded with information
And our minds are racing at a hundred miles an hour
We're always on the move, rushing from place to place
But does any of this really matter in the end?
We've become so obsessed with instant gratification
That we've forgotten how to be patient and kind
We're so focused on ourselves and our own needs
That we've lost sight of the bigger picture
But amidst all the madness and the chaos
There are still moments of beauty and grace
The sunsets that take our breath away
The laughter of a child that warms our hearts
There are still acts of kindness and bravery
That remind us of the goodness in this world
The people who selflessly give of themselves
To make a difference in someone else's life
It's these moments that give us hope
That remind us of what's truly important
That despite all the pain and suffering
There is still love and joy to be found
Slow down and take a breath
Put down our phones and look around
Appreciate the beauty that surrounds us
Be kind and compassionate to one another
For in these moments of presence and connection
We can find true meaning and purpose
And create a world that's worth living in
A world where love and kindness reign supreme.
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Poetic Form | |
Metre | 0111111100 1110111001 0101100100 110110101011 11000101010 010111010101110 11101101111 1110111010001 1011011100010 110101111001 1110100101011 1111101010 10110100010 1111011001 011110101 01010111101 11111100100 10111010011 010111101 11010001101 11101111 10111110010 1011010100 111101111 110101 111010101 0100101011 110010011010 101101100010 111110010 0010111100 0111010101 |
Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 1,388 |
Words | 258 |
Sentences | 3 |
Stanzas | 8 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
Lines Amount | 32 |
Letters per line (avg) | 35 |
Words per line (avg) | 8 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 139 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 31 |
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