Analysis of Impressions of Paris



Impressions of Paris
By William He

Down the long and painted Louvre hall,
Mother of Love is transfixed to stone,
Precious treasure of the triple gem is breathing on.
The exquisite works of art,
Time's brutal hand could not mar.
The ascending sun with its reflection on Seine,
At the break of morn,
Highlights archaize caiques in a row.
A Gallic Oppidum,
Marvelous stones pile gothic cathedral,
The bells of Notre Dame shatter silence.

On the Top of Eiffel at dusk,
Surrounded by stars in every sense,
Champs Elysees is all lighted up.
Dazzled mine eyes,
There is someone's glance, fraternal and sad.
Maurice Ravel goes the big finale,
Gazing at the triumphal archway,
People construe from periodic motifs.
Grumbling Airs de Touen-houang,
Mona Lisa's smile,
Still remain enigmas as yet.

满庭芳 巴黎印象
作者:何威廉

妙染卢浮,
神雕断臂,
镇宫三宝钦倾。
几朝屏幅,
晖映画堂盈。
日出纱笼塞纳,
流光倏、
印象浑成。
西堤岛,
教堂森邃,
圣院禁钟鸣。

夕曛埃菲尔,
伊莲丽唱,
香榭云情。
月晖淡,
欢兴忧郁相经。
骞舞笙歌已散,
凯旋塑、
曾记归荣。
敦煌曲,
丽莎哂笑,
隐谜百年惊。


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Poetic Form
Metre 010110 1101 101010101 101110111 1010101011101 0100111 1101111 0010111010110 10111 111001 0101 1001110010 0111011010 10111011 0101101001 11011101 1011 111101001 0110101010 10100101 1001101001 1001111 10101 101111 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 1,205
Words 183
Sentences 9
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 2, 11, 11, 2, 11, 11
Lines Amount 48
Letters per line (avg) 13
Words per line (avg) 3
Letters per stanza (avg) 105
Words per stanza (avg) 26

About this poem

"Impressions of Paris" is a homage to the city, capturing its essence through a blend of art, history, and human emotion. The poem invites readers to explore and appreciate the wonders of Paris, leaving them with a sense of curiosity and reflection. Poet creates a tapestry of images and sensations, inviting the reader to experience Paris in all its splendor and mystery. The blend of visual, auditory, and emotional elements creates a multi-sensory experience, drawing the reader into the heart of the city.  

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Written on April 09, 2021

Submitted by chinamcc8 on August 05, 2024

Modified by chinamcc8 on August 06, 2024

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William He

William Yu He graduated from two of the most prestigious law schools in China respectively, also studied in Heidelberg, Cambridge and Harvard. He has published dozens of classical poems and lyrics in Chinese language. Ten classic-style Chinese poems have been included in a poetry anthology published by a famous publishing house in Hong Kong. Three of his poems were collected in the anthology “call my name and I 'll be there" published in February, 2024. He is know for five of his poems included in the anthology in English "Dancing on Moonbeams" published in USA in September, 2024. He already published his English poetry anthology "Eyes Wide Open: Poems by William He" in USA. more…

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