Analysis of Waltz of the Willow Whispers



Beneath the ancient willow, where tender shadows play,
A symphony of whispers, in the breeze, softly sway.
Leaves, like gentle harp strings, caress the passing wind,
Creating melodies that speak of where they've been.

The branches tell tales of yesteryears, in their graceful descent,
Of seasons passed in elegance, and moments sweetly spent.
The roots, entwined with earth and time, anchor stories deep,
Securing the memories, in a timeless, subterranean keep.

Sunlight filters through the foliage, in a dappled, dancing light,
Caressing every whispering leaf, with touches soft and bright.
A sanctuary of serenity, where the quiet does converse,
The willow sings in gentle tones, a calming, verdant verse.

Beneath its ample, swaying boughs, a peaceful soul might find,
A space to converse with silent thoughts, in the chambers of the mind.
For in every tender rustle, and in each bending limb,
There’s an echo of eternal calm, that sings a nature hymn.

In this hallowed, tranquil garden, where the whispering willows dance,
May we find a moment’s refuge, and give thoughts a gentle chance.
To connect with ancient rhythms, that through every vein does course,
And find ourselves anew again, in nature’s silent source.

In the waltz of the willow whispers, where time does gently tread,
Let’s weave ourselves into the tapestry, where countless souls have bled.
And find unity in the quiet, beneath the willow’s gentle sway,
Entwining with the timeless dance, in a deeply sacred way.


Scheme AABX CCDD EEFF BBGG HHII JJAA
Poetic Form
Metre 01010111011 0100110001101 111011010101 010100111111 0101111011001 11010100010101 0101110110101 01001000010001001 1101010001101 0101001001110101 0100101001010110 0110101010101 01110101010111 0111011010010101 101001010001101 111010101110101 011010101010011 111010100110101 1011101011100111 010010101010101 00110110111101 11001010100110111 0110000100101101 1101010010101
Closest metre Iambic heptameter
Characters 1,497
Words 267
Sentences 12
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 24
Letters per line (avg) 49
Words per line (avg) 10
Letters per stanza (avg) 197
Words per stanza (avg) 40
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Written on October 06, 2023

Submitted by Auliq-Ice on October 06, 2023

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