Analysis of Light in the Shadow: My Mother's Battle



My mother was like a radiant sun,  
Illuminating each day with her presence,  
Her face glowed, full of life,  
Her smile lit up our existence.

She was a fountain of joy and love,  
Filling our hearts with infinite happiness,  
A dove of grace and peace,  
Singing with tenderness and harmony.

She was a flower, a symbol of beauty,  
Blooming in every season, every moment,  
A rainbow of colors and light,  
Shining with every smile, every instant.

But one day, darkness invaded the sky,  
Giving way to a cold, dark night,  
A cruel illness invaded her,  
Taking away her light, her joy of living.

Cancer, that relentless monster,  
Devouring her flesh, gnawing her bones,  
Changing her essence, her personality,  
Leaving behind sadness and chaos.

She suffered, she cried,  
We prayed, fought by her side,  
She faltered, almost left us,  
But she found within herself the strength to fight.

An intrepid warrior, she never gave in,  
Facing the beast with courage and pride,  
She conquered the darkness, found the light again,  
Returning from the shadows, stronger, whole.

A miracle of faith and hope, she is,  
Defying the odds, with grace and kindness,  
A survivor of love, of life,  
Triumphing over darkness, against all odds.

She healed, she smiled,  
Thanked, blessed each day,  
She lived, she loved,  
Rising from her ashes, forever.


Scheme XABA XCXD DEFE XFGX GXDX HHCF XHXX XCBX XXXG
Poetic Form Quatrain  (22%)
Metre 1101101001 0100111010 011111 011110010 110101101 101011100100 011101 1011000100 11010010110 1001001010010 0111001 101100110010 1111001001 10110111 010100100 10010101110 10101010 0100011001 1001000100 100110010 11011 111101 110111 11101010111 101010011010 100111001 11001010101 010101101 0100110111 0100111010 00101111 110100111 1111 1111 1111 101010010
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,356
Words 262
Sentences 9
Stanzas 9
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 36
Letters per line (avg) 28
Words per line (avg) 6
Letters per stanza (avg) 113
Words per stanza (avg) 24

About this poem

In this poem, I pay tribute to my mother, a true warrior who faced the daunting challenge of cancer with courage and determination. Through these verses, I aim to share her inspiring story, her unwavering strength, and her indomitable spirit as she confronted this devastating illness. It's a testament to her incredible resilience, her relentless fight against adversity, and her ultimate victory over darkness. May this poem honor her memory and inspire those who, like her, battle against this ruthless disease every day.  

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Written on December 23, 2023

Submitted by J_KervPoetry on February 29, 2024

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