Armed, but Barely
Forge ahead
Newborn child of night
From the silt bed
Where you lie
You're no match
For bristling beast
Armed but barely
May your small heart carry you
As you head for the hills
With pride in tow
You've so much still to learn
But at least you know
Past the spines
Of gnashing teeth
Toward the tongues of fire
Their faint light desiring
To help you see your way
Through and clear
Of every obstacle
That's hidden near
Bold then cowed
Pained to see
How the cold night waters
Bode the sun's brightest ardor
Forge ahead
Forge ahead
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Written on 2014
Submitted by James_Kirkpatrick on December 13, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | Axax xxbx xcxc xxdx xexe xbxd AA |
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Closest metre | Iambic dimeter |
Characters | 531 |
Words | 105 |
Stanzas | 7 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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