Analysis of Breaking The Shackles Of Binge Eating



Oh, voracious hunger, relentless and keen,
Within this realm of indulgence, we convene.
A battle commences, a struggle so deep,
Where desires soar high, inhibitions sleep.

In secret chambers, cravings take flight,
Whispering temptations, like a hypnotic light.
The senses entwined, a symphony of taste,
As morsels cascade, in hastened embrace.

Indulgence consumes, each morsel devoured,
A delicate dance, where self-control's overpowered.
In droves, we seek solace, our desires untamed,
For in this feast of plenty, no guilt shall be named.

Plate upon plate, each course a delight,
Succulent flavors, an opulent sight.
Yet deep within this hollow farce,
Lies longing, regret, an internal solace.

For food, a temporary respite we employ,
Seeking solace from life's worldly alloy.
But alas, the aftermath, a bitter-sweet taste,
Gnawing remorse, as our senses retaste.

Thus, let not the banquet's allure deceive,
For true fulfillment cannot be conceived.
In moderation lies wisdom, a rewarding decree,
Where nourishment's grace and gratitude shall decree.


Scheme AABB CCDX EECX CCXX FFDC XXGG
Poetic Form Quatrain  (33%)
Metre 10101001001 01111010101 01001001011 1010110101 010101011 100010100101 01001010011 1100101001 01001110010 010011101010 011110100101 101111011111 101111001 1001011001 11011101 11001101010 11010010101 101011101 10101001011 1001110101 111010101 1101010101 0010110001001 111010101
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 1,057
Words 186
Sentences 12
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 24
Letters per line (avg) 35
Words per line (avg) 7
Letters per stanza (avg) 140
Words per stanza (avg) 26

About this poem

It’s about my battle with binge eating.

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Written on July 02, 2023

Submitted by roxy.bezuidenhout on July 22, 2023

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Roxanne Bezuidenhout

I am a part owner of a business Reconnect Wellness Centre I want to help and listen to other people suffering from powerless prisons. I’m working hard to break the shackles and would love to inspire others also healing from this disease. I would like to write more and get more of my work out there. more…

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