The Mystery Of a Master-Piece.
What makes a master-piece of art?
Is it the skill, the style, the heart?
Is it the beauty, the grace, the charm?
Is it the message, the voice, the harm?
Or is it something more than these?
A hidden spark that none can seize?
A secret code that none can crack?
A mystery that draws us back?
A master-piece is not a thing
That can be measured, weighed, or seen
It is a feeling, a thought, a dream
That lives within the mind's eye
A master-piece is not a prize
That can be claimed, owned, or sold
It is a gift, a blessing, a curse
That challenges the soul
A master-piece is not a fact
That can be proved, explained, or taught
It is a question, a wonder, a riddle
That invites us to explore.
About this poem
•The poem is written in free verse, which means that it does not follow any specific rhyme scheme or meter. However, it does use some repetition and parallelism to create a sense of rhythm and cohesion. For example, each stanza begins with the same question: “What makes a master-piece of art?” and ends with a similar answer: “It is a … that …” •The poem uses figurative language to explore the theme of the nature and essence of art. The poem suggests that a master-piece of art is not something that can be easily defined or understood, but rather a mysterious and subjective experience that varies from person to person. The poem also implies that a master-piece of art is both a challenge and a reward for the artist and the audience, as it stimulates their curiosity, creativity, and appreciation. •The poem uses contrast and antithesis to highlight the difference between the conventional and the unconventional aspects of art. For example, the poem contrasts the words “thing” and “feeling”, “prize” and “gift”, and “fact” and “question” to show that a master-piece of art is not a material or objective entity, but rather an emotional or intellectual one. •The poem uses alliteration and assonance to create a pleasing sound and a smooth flow. For example, the poem uses the sounds of “s”, “m”, and “r” in the first stanza, “b”, “g”, and “c” in the second stanza, and “f”, “t”, and “w” in the third stanza. The poem also uses the vowel sounds of “a”, “e”, and “i” to create a harmony among the words. more »
Written on December 18, 2023
Submitted by jude_uchechi on December 27, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | AABB CCDD XXXX XXXX XXXX |
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 694 |
Words | 147 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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