Analysis of 10 To 1



10 To 1
By Robert T. Davenport

In the realm of numbers, let us embark,
On a journey profound, where thoughts embark,
From the pinnacle of ten, we shall descend,
To the core of existence, where I transcend.

Ten, a symbol of wholeness, a perfect score,
A starting point, where possibilities soar,
Yet as I delve deeper, I begin to see,
That within this vast realm, there lies a key.

Nine, a step closer, a fraction of ten,
A shedding of layers, a chance to begin,
For in shedding the excess, I find clarity,
A glimpse of the truth, a glimpse of me.

Eight, a symphony of balance and flow,
A harmony within, a rhythm to know,
As I dance through the numbers, I start to find,
A melody within, a purpose defined.

Seven, a mystical number, a bridge to the divine,
A connection to something greater, a sacred shrine,
In the depths of my being, I sense a spark,
A flicker of divinity, igniting the dark.

Six, a symbol of harmony, a union of two,
A merging of opposites, a love that is true,
For within this journey, I come to realize,
That unity resides within, where love lies.

Five, a number of change, a turning point,
A chance to transform, to break from the joint,
As I shed old skin, I embrace the unknown,
A metamorphosis begins, a new self is sown.

Four, a foundation, a solid ground,
A structure within, where strength is found,
For in the depths of my being, I start to see,
A fortress of resilience, a spirit set free.

Three, a trinity, a balance of mind, body, soul,
A realization dawns, a sense of being whole,
As I align these aspects, I find my core,
A unity within, forevermore.

Two, a duality, a reflection of self,
A mirror to gaze upon, to delve,
For in this introspection, I come to find,
A deeper understanding, a truth intertwined.

And finally, one, the culmination of all,
The essence of being, standing tall,
For within this journey, I come to see,
That the number one is simply me.

From ten to one, a voyage profound,
A journey within, where treasures are found,
For in the realm of numbers, I come to find,
That the greatest discovery is the self, aligned.


Scheme AX BBCC DDEE XXEE FFGG HHBB AAII JJKK LLEE MMDD XXGG NNEE LLGG
Poetic Form
Metre 1 110110 0011101101 1010011101 10100111101 10110101101 10101100011 0101101001 11111010111 1011111101 1011001011 01011001101 10100111100 011010111 1010011001 01000101011 11110101111 01000101001 10010010011001 0010110100101 00111101101 0101010001001 1010110001011 010110001111 10111011110 11000101111 1010110101 0110111101 11111101001 001000101111 100100101 010011111 100111101111 0101010001011 1010001011101 010101011101 1101111111 0100011 100100001011 010110111 1010101111 01001001001 01001001011 010110101 1011101111 101011101 111101001 0100111011 10011101111 1010010010101
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 2,085
Words 443
Sentences 13
Stanzas 13
Stanza Lengths 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 50
Letters per line (avg) 32
Words per line (avg) 8
Letters per stanza (avg) 122
Words per stanza (avg) 30

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Written on July 27, 2023

Submitted by BigNuttyTheBlackBishop on December 16, 2023

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