Elegy of the Wandering Soul
In twilight's embrace, I ponder deep,
Amidst the whispers where memories sleep.
Dreams unfurl like petals in the night,
As I question reality's elusive light.
A wanderer I am, betwixt worlds unknown,
In the realm of dreams, where truth is sown.
Yet in waking hours, shadows of doubt,
Haunt the corridors, as I journey about.
Oh, to fathom the depths of this earthly strife,
In the labyrinth of existence, where dreams come to life.
Amidst the echoes of what could have been,
I mourn the loss of what I have not seen.
In the silence of night, I search for a sign,
Guidance from realms where spirits entwine.
But alas, in this dance of shadow and gleam,
I question the nature of life's fragile dream.
So here I stand, in solemn reverie,
An elegy for the truth I long to see.
In the tapestry of existence, a question unfurled,
As I mourn the uncertainty of this earthly world.
About this poem
This poem explores the theme of existential questioning and the elusive nature of reality. It delves into the contemplation of dreams and their relation to waking life, as well as the uncertainty that accompanies the search for truth and meaning in the world. The speaker grapples with the boundary between dreams and reality, mourning the inability to fully grasp the essence of existence while acknowledging the beauty and mystery inherent in the journey.
Written on May 10, 2024
Submitted by PrimalCornet7 on May 10, 2024
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | AABB CCDD EEXX FFGG HHII |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 877 |
Words | 181 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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