Triumph of the Human Spirit: The Tale of Korkut
In the wake of disaster's wrath, a soul
Endured the depths of terror, pain and thirst,
Trapped beneath the rubble, Korkut's goal
Was simply to outlast the earthquake's curse.
With courage born of desperation's drive,
He drank his urine and ate petals fair,
Setting his alarm to stay alive,
His thoughts focused solely on his prayer.
But as the days passed and his strength waned,
His hope grew faint, his fears began to reign,
The darkness deepened and the voices strained,
As Korkut's will to live was put to strain.
But in the end, his spirit was not broken,
For rescuers came and set him free,
Their efforts proof that love and hope have spoken,
And given Korkut back his life and liberty.
So let us all remember Korkut's story,
A symbol of the human will to glory.
The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XV, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.
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Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
Thank you
About this poem
This poem is a sonnet that tells the story of a 17-year-old boy named Korkut who survived 94 hours trapped in rubble after a devastating earthquake in Turkey. The poem highlights Korkut's bravery, determination, and strength of spirit as he fought to stay alive, drinking his own urine and eating flowers for sustenance. The poem also reflects on the emotional toll of being trapped and the fear and loneliness that Korkut experienced. However, despite the challenges he faced, Korkut's spirit was not broken, and in the end, he was rescued and given back his life and liberty. The poem ends with a message to remember Korkut's story as a symbol of the human will to glory and to celebrate his courage and determination. more »
Written on February 12, 2023
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on February 11, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABAX CDCD EFEF GHGH HH X X XBX |
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Closest metre | Iambic heptameter |
Characters | 1,369 |
Words | 276 |
Stanzas | 8 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 2, 1, 1, 3 |
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