Analysis of Beneath the Painted Smiles
Beneath the painted smiles adorning my face,
Is a realm of plagued notions, a gloomy space.
Where darkness and light are deeply entwined,
An unseen battle, in the depths of my mind.
A constant tug-of-war within my soul,
As darkness and light battle for control.
Anxiety's tendrils coil around my heart,
Squeezing, constricting, tearing me apart.
Heart racing, palms sweating, unable to breathe,
As the world around me blurs and weaves.
A knot in my stomach, a churning brew,
As my body reacts to what I'm going through.
I cry I scream, I fight the urge to give in,
To the darkness that threatens every day to win.
But you don't see my tears, I laugh out loud,
I try hard to blend in with the blissful crowd.
"I'm fine," I say, with a forced grin,
But it's not true, I'm crumbling from within.
I long for someone to see through the disguise,
To notice the pain that lies behind my eyes.
But the weight of expectations, the judgment's sting,
Keeps me silent and I'm tightly locked from within.
So, when you see my painted smile, remember this plea,
Behind it lies a soul longing to be free.
Be the ally who understands the depths I hide,
And together, let's stand strong, side by side.
Let us shatter the stigma, break the taboo,
And embrace the truth: mental health affects me and you.
No longer shall we hide in silence and fear,
But speak with compassion, so our voices are clear.
I'm just like you, with hopes and dreams,
Navigating life's challenges, stitching the seams.
Reach out with kindness, lend a listening ear,
A comforting presence, someone to be near.
In this realm of shadows, let empathy be our guide,
Only understanding and support can fill up this void.
Let's create a safe space, where vulnerability can bloom,
Where stories of struggle find solace, not gloom.
Together we can lift the weight of despair,
With open hearts, showing others that we care.
No judgment, no shame, just acceptance and love,
A refuge for those seeking help from above.
Beneath the painted smiles, let's find a way,
To embrace our battles, and find strength every day.
For we are warriors, fighting an invisible war,
And with unity and compassion, we can restore.
So, let us break the chains that hold us apart,
And foster a world where mental health finds its start.
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Metre | 01010101011 10111100101 1100111001 10110001111 0101110111 1100110101 1110111 1001010101 11011001011 101011101 0101100101 111001111101 11111101110 1010110100111 1111111111 11111010101 11111011 11111100101 1111111001 11001110111 1011010011 111001101101 1111110101011 01110110111 10101010111 0010111111 11100101001 0010110101101 11011101001 1110101101011 11111101 10011001001 11110101001 0100101111 0111111001101 1001000111111 10101110010011 11011011011 01011101101 11011010111 11011101001 01011101101 0101011101 10110100111001 11110010101001 0110000101101 11110111101 010011101111 |
Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 2,318 |
Words | 500 |
Sentences | 25 |
Stanzas | 24 |
Stanza Lengths | 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 |
Lines Amount | 48 |
Letters per line (avg) | 37 |
Words per line (avg) | 8 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 73 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 17 |
About this poem
Written for mental health awareness - May 15-21st 2023 and it's about my struggles on mental health. A pome hopefully will help others.
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