Poetic Target Practice
Robert T. Davenport 1979 (Newark, New Jersey)
Poetic Target Practice
By Robert T. Davenport
In the realm of words, where emotions reside,
I embark on a journey, my poetic stride.
With pen as my weapon, I aim for the heart,
Target practice begins, a poetic work of art.
Beneath the surface, where feelings lie,
I delve into depths, where shadows cry.
My aim is to pierce, to strike with precision,
To ignite a spark, a poetic incision.
I take aim at sorrow, the weight of despair,
With words as my arrows, I shoot through the air.
I seek to unravel the knots of grief,
To offer solace, a poetic relief.
Next, I set my sights on anger's fierce flame,
To tame its fury, to extinguish its name.
With verses as bullets, I aim for release,
To transform rage into poetic peace.
Loneliness, a target that's hard to miss,
I shoot my words, aiming for its abyss.
To bridge the gap, to connect souls apart,
With poetic threads, I weave a new start.
Injustice, a foe that must be confronted,
I take aim at its core, with words undaunted.
To expose its flaws, to ignite a fire,
With poetic justice, I aim to inspire.
But amidst the targets, there lies a plea,
For love and compassion, to set us free.
With words as my arrows, I aim for the heart,
To heal, to uplift, a poetic work of art.
So, I continue my practice, my poetic endeavor,
To hit the mark, to make hearts quiver.
With each word, each line, I strive to impart,
A deep, powerful poem, straight to the heart.
About this poem
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Written on July 05, 2023
Submitted by BigNuttyTheBlackBishop on January 06, 2024
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | XX AABB CCDD EEFF GGHH IIBB XXJX KKBB JJBB |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 1,419 |
Words | 304 |
Stanzas | 9 |
Stanza Lengths | 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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