The Tragedy of Unlived Life: A Sonnet of Fear and Purpose
'Tis not death that should instill fear in thee,
But rather, the failure to live one's life,
For to exist, but not truly be,
Is a fate far worse than ending one's strife.
The years pass by, and opportunities missed,
Chances for growth and love, left unexplored,
A life unlived, a fate to be dismissed,
A soul forever, unfulfilled and ignored.
So, do not let the fear of death consume,
But rather, let it be a gentle prod,
To live each day, with purpose and assume,
The role of life, with courage and aplomb.
For in the end, it is not death we'll rue,
But the life unlived, that will be our due.
About this poem
This sonnet is a reminder that it's not death that we should fear, but the failure to truly live our lives. It highlights the missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential that comes with not living to our fullest. The sonnet encourages us to not let the fear of death consume us, but to use it as a motivation to live each day with purpose and courage. The poem also suggests that in the end, it's not death that we'll regret, but the life unlived.
Written on January 16, 2023
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 15, 2023
Modified on April 10, 2023
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| Scheme | ABAB CDCD EXEX FF |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 597 |
| Words | 129 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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