Analysis of The Meaning Of Life By Nathan Stelly

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In the vast expanse of time and space,
A question lingers, seeking its place.
What is the meaning of this existence?
A riddle that defies our persistence.

Some seek answers in the realms divine,
Believing in gods, their purpose align.
They find solace in faith and devotion,
Guided by a higher power's notion.

Others turn to science, seeking proof,
Exploring the universe, from roof to roof.
They unravel mysteries, piece by piece,
Seeking knowledge, their hunger won't cease.

But amidst the chaos and the strife,
The meaning of life is found in life.
In moments of joy and love so pure,
In connections made, that will endure.

It lies in the laughter of a child,
In the embrace of a loved one, mild.
In the beauty of nature, so grand,
In the touch of a helping hand.

The meaning of life is not a grand scheme,
But rather, it's found in the simplest theme.
To live fully, with purpose and grace,
To leave a mark, in this fleeting space.

So let us cherish each passing day,
Embrace the journey, come what may.
For in the end, when all is said and done,
The meaning of life is to live as one.


Scheme AABB CCDD EEFF GGHH IIJJ KKAA LLDD
Poetic Form Quatrain 
Metre 001011101 010101011 1101011010 01010110010 111000101 0100111001 1110010010 1010101010 101110101 0100101111 1010100111 101011011 101010001 010111101 010110111 001011101 110010101 000110111 001011011 00110101 0101111011 1101100101 111011001 110101101 111101101 01010111 1001111101 0101111111
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,095
Words 234
Sentences 15
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 28
Letters per line (avg) 30
Words per line (avg) 7
Letters per stanza (avg) 121
Words per stanza (avg) 29

About this poem

This poem took me time to think about life in general. People believe different things but I sum it up at the end of this poem what the meaning is very well said I hope people enjoy it .thank you! For letting me show my work. Nathan Stelly 200 word poem enjoy!

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Written on September 15, 2023

Submitted by nathan.stelly on September 27, 2023

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