Analysis of Scars
As I look at my arm I can see a map that tells a story; a story of pain and self loathing, it brings feelings of shame so I do my best to keep it hidden under my clothing. I see the scars as a sign of insecurity and weakness, with a longing for purpose and a need for completeness.
When I look at them I am reminded of the rough road I have traveled, and the many times my life has been out of control and unraveled.
But through it all my faith in God has given me the strength I needed and I have thrived, I have made it this far, I have survived.
| Scheme | ABC |
|---|---|
| Poetic Form | Tercet |
| Metre | 111111111011101001011011011101111111111101011011011011010001010101100011010 11111110101011111000101111111010010 1111110111010111001111111111101 |
| Characters | 561 |
| Words | 120 |
| Sentences | 5 |
| Stanzas | 1 |
| Stanza Lengths | 3 |
| Lines Amount | 3 |
| Letters per line (avg) | 141 |
| Words per line (avg) | 39 |
| Letters per stanza (avg) | 423 |
| Words per stanza (avg) | 116 |
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It’s about by battle with self harm
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