Analysis of Proud Sinner



I don't think i'll ever get accustomed to their stares,

They call us so many different names

without hesitation or care.

For our feelings are invalid to them,

And people claim the times have changed

"Things aren't as bad as they once were",

So we should be grateful for that.

The suffering of those before us isn't something,

For which we should clap.

Nevertheless what are we supposed to?

Conform to society and their "idealistic" beliefs?

Those are merely perceptions of the ignorant, you see.

There is no shame in loving whom we please...

And often persons say its a "choice"

Not a genuine emotion we are allowed to feel.

I say, to hell with them and their bigotry!

Love is for all...

Including you and me.

So don't you feel guilty about living your life,

Express yourself and shine oh so bright!

For darling we are ethereal creatures you and me.

And if loving a woman makes me a sinner,

Then a proud one I shall be.


Scheme X X X X X A X X X X X B X X X B X B X X B A B
Poetic Form
Metre 1111101010111 1111101001 0101011 11010110011 01010111 110111110 11111011 0100110111010 11111 001111011 011010001001001 11100101010011 1111010111 010101101 10100010110111 11111101100 1111 010101 111110011011 010101111 11011010010101 011001011010 1011111
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 943
Words 210
Sentences 14
Stanzas 23
Stanza Lengths 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1
Lines Amount 23
Letters per line (avg) 31
Words per line (avg) 7
Letters per stanza (avg) 31
Words per stanza (avg) 7

About this poem

LGBTQ+ rights, love is love, never be ashamed

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Written on May 17, 2023

Submitted by thirstybutwoke on May 17, 2023

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I am a lover of life and a firm believer in equality for all. I hope you enjoy my poem and it inspires you to be open minded towards acceptance. more…

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