Analysis of Stand For Something
Robert T. Davenport 1979 (Newark, New Jersey)
Stand For Something
By Robert T. Davenport
In a world where choices abound,
Where voices clash and truths are found,
Stand tall, my friend, with unwavering might,
For in your convictions, you'll find the light.
Do not falter, do not sway,
Hold steadfast, come what may,
For those who stand for something true,
Can change the world, and so can you.
In the face of doubt, and fear's cruel call,
Rise above, stand proud, and never fall,
For it is in our strength, our unwavering stance,
That we find the power to make a difference.
Let your voice be heard, let your heart be strong,
Injustice and ignorance, you shall not prolong,
For when you stand for what is right,
You inspire others to join the fight.
In unity we find our strength,
In compassion, we go to any length,
To build a world where love prevails,
Where justice and equality never fails.
So stand for something, my dear friend,
Let your convictions transcend,
For in your unwavering resolve,
You'll find the power to evolve.
And when the winds of doubt may blow,
Remember, it is in your heart you'll know,
That standing tall, against the tide,
Is where true strength and courage reside.
Scheme | XX AABB CCDD EEXX FFBB GGHH IIJJ KKLL |
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Poetic Form | Etheree (27%) Tetractys (20%) |
Metre | 1110 110110 00111001 11010111 1111101001 1010101101 1110111 11111 11111101 11010111 0011101101 101110101 11101011001001 111010110100 1111111111 010010011101 11111111 101101101 010011101 0010111101 11011101 11000100101 11110111 1101001 101010001 11010101 01011111 0101101111 11010101 111101001 |
Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 1,154 |
Words | 238 |
Sentences | 8 |
Stanzas | 8 |
Stanza Lengths | 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
Lines Amount | 30 |
Letters per line (avg) | 30 |
Words per line (avg) | 7 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 112 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 26 |
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Written on August 20, 2023
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