Pendulum
We can't stop how the pendulum swings,
Nor the seasons and what each brings,
Daily we're older more wrinkled in face,
But with maturity develop personal grace.
Travelling life's highway we twist and turn,
Accept many problems from which we learn,
Climbing the mountains watching the sun,
Marvelling at cobwebs each and every one.
Seeds we plant how effective they be,
From an acorn grows a mighty tree,
With firm roots fossicking in the earth,
They surpass man what is he worth?
Think of achievements compare if you like,
Which is superior car or motor bike?
Friends and relationships diamonds or gold,
What's the greatest treasure you ever hold?
Life and love there's no stronger force,
Resembling a river from mouth to source,
The fountain of youth it's yours to take,
Savour every moment there what you make.
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Submitted by RowAroundTheMoon on October 15, 2013
Modified on April 12, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | AABBCCDDEEFFGGHHIIJJ |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 792 |
Words | 138 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 20 |
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