Analysis of I Think I Need a Better Drug



I remember the days, when I was bent in all ways
And never had to consult with a rabbit.
I'd weave a cocoon in the heart of the womb
But that just turned into a habit.

I could fall asleep, with "Dear Lord please keep"
And He did; so I'm still here....
Looking at life through a mirror of strife
Where is that dagnabit rabbit!?

My own magic potions, quit working long ago
My well of emotions; is about to overflow
And for those who really don't know ...
It runs deep.

Alice never told me, who had already sold me
To this world's highest bidder
Way too cheap...
And where is that darn rabbit?

I want to find his 'rabbit hole'
And perhaps meet a caterpillar or two
But most of the rabbits are pulled out of hats...
I'm stuck in a 'Rabbit Zoo'

Maybe I just need a hug.
I'm  pretty sure I just need a hug...
While I'm waiting for a better drug.
I might still need a hug from you.


Scheme XAXA BXXA CCCB XXBA XDXD EEED
Poetic Form Quatrain  (33%)
Metre 1010011111011 01011011010 11001001101 111101010 1110111111 0111111 1011101011 111110 111010110101 111010101110 01111011 111 1010111101011 1111010 111 0111110 11111101 0011010011 11101011111 1100101 1011101 110111101 111010101 11110111
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 879
Words 190
Sentences 13
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 24
Letters per line (avg) 27
Words per line (avg) 7
Letters per stanza (avg) 109
Words per stanza (avg) 29

About this poem

I think we all fall into 'rabbit holes' every once in a while. Whether it's political or trying to deal with a personal issue; we are all vulnerable.

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Written on August 09, 2023

Submitted by lovingempath on August 09, 2023

1:00 min read
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Robin Loving

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