Analysis of Solitude
Joe Strickland 1986 (Hobbysville, SC)
Loneliness is something I've never been bothered with,
For I have always craved for solitude's touch;
A covetous yearning, a deep-seated desire,
For a moment of peace, a quiet retire.
In the hustle and bustle of life's busy lane,
I find solace in the silence of my domain;
An escape from the chaos, a haven for my mind,
Where I can wander free, unbridled and unconfined.
The world may seem barren, an empty expanse,
Yet in my solitude, I find a chance
To reflect, to grow, to seek my true essence,
And nurture my soul with gracious presence.
There are those who fear the stillness, the void,
But for me, it's a blissful state to be enjoyed;
For in the silence, I hear a symphony of sound,
The sweet melody of my heart, beating profound.
Loneliness is a fleeting thought, a transient plight,
For in my haven, I bask in my inner light;
A radiant flame, a beacon in the dark,
Leading me on, as I embark.
So let the world spin, in its frenzied pace,
I'll seek my peace, in this sacred space;
And though I may be alone, I'll never be lonely,
For my solitude is my truest company.
Scheme | XXXX AABB CCDD EEFF GGHH IIJJ |
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Poetic Form | Quatrain (83%) |
Metre | 1001101101101 11111111 01100110010 10101101001 001001011101 111000101101 1011010010111 111101010001 01111011001 101101101 10111111110 0101111010 1111101001 111101011101 1001011010011 011001111001 100101010101 101101101101 01001010001 10111101 1101101101 111101101 0111101110110 11101110100 |
Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 1,081 |
Words | 229 |
Sentences | 7 |
Stanzas | 6 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
Lines Amount | 24 |
Letters per line (avg) | 34 |
Words per line (avg) | 8 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 138 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 34 |
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