Analysis of Sonnet 05: Lyrics Of Life
Oh, friend once close, in passion's fiery dance,
Now vanished, like a fleeting specter's chance.
Our paths diverged, collided in fierce fray,
A tempest of rejection, love's fierce display.
Yet midst the distance, love's spark endured,
A phoenix rose, from ashes reassured.
Though orbits shifted, stars no longer linked,
In our hearts, a bond, in time unshrinked.
The canvas of our friendship, vivid, vast,
With bold strokes and shadows, shadows cast.
In absence, love's mosaic still persists,
A treasure hidden, like a secret tryst.
Oh, dearest friend, though worlds apart we roam,
In our hearts' tapestry, you'll find your home.
Scheme | AABB CCXC DDXX EE |
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Poetic Form | |
Metre | 1111011001 1101010101 10101010011 01010101101 110101101 010111001 1101011101 010101011 01011010101 1110111 0101010101 0101010101 1101110111 01011001111 |
Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 639 |
Words | 116 |
Sentences | 7 |
Stanzas | 4 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2 |
Lines Amount | 14 |
Letters per line (avg) | 35 |
Words per line (avg) | 7 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 123 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 25 |
About this poem
This poem appears to be about a deep and complex friendship or romantic relationship that has gone through a series of highs and lows. It reflects on the evolution of this relationship, acknowledging the challenges and conflicts that have arisen ("Our paths diverged, collided in fierce fray") and the eventual separation or distance that has come between the individuals involved. Despite the difficulties and changes in their connection, the poem emphasizes that love still endures ("A phoenix rose, from ashes reassured") and that the bond between them remains strong, even if they are no longer as close as they once were. The imagery used in the poem, such as references to art ("The canvas of our friendship") and celestial metaphors ("Though orbits shifted, stars no longer linked"), underscores the depth and enduring nature of their connection. In the end, the poem suggests that no matter how far apart they may be in physical distance or life circumstances, their connection remains a cherished and integral part of their lives ("In our hearts' tapestry, you'll find your home"). It conveys a sense of nostalgia, longing, and enduring affection for the friend or loved one. more »
Written on September 30, 2023
Submitted by christenkuikoua.official on September 30, 2023
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