Analysis of The Key To Problem



in a room, barely lit,
the key to problem rests.

not the solution, no,
but the hinge, the lock,

the click and turn that
unleashes questions, riddles,

and the untidy snarl
of tangled threads.

it hides in plain sight,
just there, beneath the surface,

invisible to the hurried,
the distracted minds.

to find it, one must pause,
breathe, observe, contemplate.

it asks for patience,
unwavering focus,

a willingness to wander
in the labyrinth of thoughts.

some will seek it out,
while others will stumble upon it,

like a forgotten treasure
in the attic of their minds.

but once found, the key
unlocks untold possibilities,

opens doors to new paths,
and whispers of understanding.

and in that moment,
the problem becomes a puzzle,

a game to be solved,
an adventure to be had.

the key to problem
is not a final answer,

but a catalyst for growth,
an invitation to explore. 


Scheme AX XX XX XX XB XC XX XB DX XA DC XX XX XX XX XD XX
Poetic Form
Metre 001101 011101 100101 10101 01011 0101010 000101 1101 11011 1101010 01001010 00101 111111 10110 11110 010010 0100110 001011 11111 110110011 1001010 0010111 11101 1010100 101111 0101010 00110 01001010 01111 1010111 01110 1101010 1010011 1010101
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 881
Words 194
Sentences 10
Stanzas 17
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2
Lines Amount 34
Letters per line (avg) 20
Words per line (avg) 4
Letters per stanza (avg) 40
Words per stanza (avg) 9

About this poem

This poem speaks about the importance of a key in solving a problem. The key to the problem is not a definitive answer but rather a catalyst for growth, an invitation to explore and expand one's horizons.

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Written on December 03, 2023

Submitted by JoeStrickland on December 03, 2023

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Joe Strickland

I'm just a regular, blue collar, working stiff who took an interest in writing poetry many years ago but until recently I haven't had a desire to share any with anyone or pursue publication. I'm an unpublished fork lift operator by night, and a day drinker by choice. I can be followed on Twitter @JoeStricklandSC more…

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