Analysis of Unveiling Fear



Fear, a primal emotion,
A gripping sensation,
A whisper in the night,
A chilling sight.

Fear, a kaleidoscope of hues,
Shades of twisted views,
A symphony of eerie sounds,
Labyrinth where hope is drowned.

Fear, a canvas painted red,
With stroked of anguish and dread,
A sculptor's masterpiece,
A haunting work of art's release.

Fear, a poet's inspiration,
A muse of morbid fascination,
A dancer's graceful sway,
A daunting melody to play.

Fear, a paradox so strange,
A beauty born of twisted range,
A teacher and a guide,
A force that cannot be denied.

So embrace the fear within,
Break boundaries and let it help within,
For fear may be your foe,
But it can also be your show.


Scheme AABB CCXX DDEE AAFF GGHH IIJJ
Poetic Form Quatrain  (83%)
Metre 1010010 010010 010001 0101 1001011 11101 01001101 101111 1010101 1111001 0110 01011101 1010010 01110010 010101 01010011 101011 01011101 010001 01110101 1010101 1100011101 111111 11110111
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 681
Words 147
Sentences 6
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 24
Letters per line (avg) 22
Words per line (avg) 5
Letters per stanza (avg) 88
Words per stanza (avg) 20

About this poem

This poem is an evocative exploration of fear and how it can be disguised through each mind. Fear has a paradoxical nature, it is not a single entity, but a tapestry of emotions, sounds, and sights. Some elements in life can be associated with negativity, but I believe if we look at it with a glimpse of shine, we can find light in every darkness, as well as fear. Its beauty can be a portrait of oneself's beautiful mess or a guide to move out of your comfort zone and explore new horizons. Ultimately, fear is a complex emotion with both positive and negative aspects. Therefore this poem dives deep into the duality of fear. 

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Written on January 13, 2024

Submitted by chinnuaji2005 on January 13, 2024

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Ira

I was born to a warm, serene and loving place. I spend my childhood playing with neighbors and joyful until I moved to another country. I started writing poetry when I was 12 years and all I remember was my papers filled with the beauty of sunsets, sunrise and birds and trees. Growing up made me to write about life, and darkness, lose and minds. I believe that in every darkness, there is always a light, we just have to strive to push ourselves to find them. Hope you enjoy reading and thank you :) more…

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