Analysis of The Hero's Call



In realms where legends rise and fall,
There echoes out the hero's call.
A whisper soft yet firm and clear,
A summons to those who dare to steer.

Through shadowed valleys, darkened night,
The hero's heart, a beacon bright.
With courage forged in fires deep,
They rise from slumber, from silent sleep.

For heroes heed the call within,
To face the trials, to fight and win.
With valor as their guiding star,
They journey forth, no matter how far.

In lands where evil holds its sway,
The hero's sword will light the way.
They stand against the tide of fear,
With every step, their purpose clear.

Through trials dire, they press ahead,
No foe too fierce, no path unwed.
For destiny has marked their name,
To claim their place in the hall of fame.

And though the road may twist and bend,
The hero's spirit will not end.
For in their heart burns courage bold,
A flame that cannot be controlled.

So heed the call, oh valiant soul,
Let courage be your only goal.
For in the face of darkness' thrall,
You'll rise triumphant to the hero's call.


Scheme AABB CCDD EEFF GGBB HHII JJKK LLAA
Poetic Form Quatrain 
Metre 01110101 11010101 01011101 010111111 11010101 01010101 11010101 111101101 11010101 110101101 11011101 110111011 01110111 01011101 11010111 110011101 11011101 11111101 11001111 111100111 01011101 01010111 10111101 01110101 11011101 11011101 10011101 1101010101
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,040
Words 221
Sentences 14
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 28
Letters per line (avg) 29
Words per line (avg) 7
Letters per stanza (avg) 115
Words per stanza (avg) 27
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Written on February 21, 2024

Submitted by ggolden9 on February 21, 2024

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