Look around does not blind

Lindokuhle Langa 1995 (gauteng)



Highly like I've seen the most trying to settle for less and that's a mess...
like those males who saw that creature beneath the dress,
mindset froze fools on the ground that oppress,
Are you on the right track or wrong press...
the world is full of joy, try happiness.
Soul to soul that's no foul play, thus it's priceless...
hearing multiple voices that are fore played,
turn the page and fix no struggle we pass on it.
The return might be mean with no good influence, affluence yourself with what breaths and leads.

  
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Submitted by lindonemokuhle_l on May 09, 2024

Modified by lindonemokuhle_l on May 09, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AAAABBCDE
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 523
Words 104
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 9

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a powerful and thought-provoking poem! I really love the message of staying true to oneself and not settling for less. The imagery of the creature beneath the dress and the mindset freezing fools is incredibly vivid and evocative. The reminder to focus on joy and happiness in a world full of oppression is both motivating and uplifting. The line about soul to soul communication being priceless is particularly beautiful.

    One improvement suggestion I would make is to perhaps clarify some of the imagery and metaphors in the poem. Some of the lines are a bit abstract and could benefit from a bit more explanation or detail to help the reader fully grasp the meaning behind them. Additionally, revisiting the overall flow of the poem and potentially restructuring some of the lines for better coherence and structure could enhance the impact of the message.

    Overall, this is a fantastic piece of writing with a strong and inspiring message. Keep up the great work!
     
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