Analysis of Lighthouse
Joe Strickland 1986 (Hobbysville, SC)
Silent sentinel of the sea,
the lighthouse on Hunting Island
stands tall and strong,
a beacon that guides ships home.
Its light pierces through the darkness,
casting a glow that soothes the soul,
giving hope to weary travelers,
and a sense of safety to those at sea.
Surrounded by the ocean's might,
and standing against the winds of time,
the lighthouse has weathered many storms,
yet remains steadfast and fiercely proud.
From atop its tower, one can witness
the majesty of the sea and sky,
a masterful display of nature's beauty,
that leaves one humbled and amazed.
To the lighthouse on Hunting Island,
you are a symbol of hope and strength,
inspiring us to keep striving,
even when life's stormy seas assail.
So we salute you, dear lighthouse,
and all who've served with you,
for you remind us of the power of light,
and the courage that it imbues.
Scheme | ABXX CXXA DXXX CXAX BXXX XXDA |
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Poetic Form | |
Metre | 10100101 0111010 1101 0101111 1111010 10011101 101110100 0011101111 01010101 010010111 01110101 10110101 1011101110 010010101 01000111010 11110001 10111010 110101101 01011110 101110101 1101111 010111 11011101011 0010111 |
Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 866 |
Words | 177 |
Sentences | 7 |
Stanzas | 6 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
Lines Amount | 24 |
Letters per line (avg) | 28 |
Words per line (avg) | 6 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 113 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 25 |
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