Analysis of Three Whispered Words
Three Whispered Words
by Max Burchett
Fame and fortune I sought,
And I found, but at high cost.
Then I found it was not all that I thought.
Then in your love I found the most.
Whispered words that fan love’s fire, inspire burning desire,
In three whispered words spoken to the heart.
To have your love is my greatest desire,
Forever entwined, never to part.
Scheme | XX AXAX BCBC |
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Poetic Form | Tetractys (30%) |
Metre | 1101 1110 101011 0111111 1111111111 10111101 101111100110010 0110110101 11111110010 010011011 |
Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 362 |
Words | 76 |
Sentences | 5 |
Stanzas | 3 |
Stanza Lengths | 2, 4, 4 |
Lines Amount | 10 |
Letters per line (avg) | 28 |
Words per line (avg) | 7 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 93 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 22 |
About this poem
"Three Whispered Words" by Max Burchett is a poem that delves into the themes of ambition, love, and the realization of true priorities of life. The poem follows a journey of seeking fame and fortune, only to discover their hollow nature and high personal cost. This pursuit leads the speaker to reevaluate desires, finding solace and fulfillment in a newfound love. The poem speaks to the power of love's whispers, alluding to the three “I love you” words which ignite passion and desire within the heart. The poem explores the contrast between material pursuits and genuine love, ultimately expressing the human longing for a love that remains eternal. more »
Written on 2020
Submitted by MaxwellBurchett on August 29, 2023
Modified by MaxwellBurchett on October 23, 2023
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