Analysis of When It Rains

Ronald Bunch 1982 (Grand Rapids)



I see the rain
And it is nice,
Even if I think twice.

Causing cataclysms
Or, water for mice?
Will it flood?

Or, will I brood?
Will I be in the neighborhood?
And will I be in a good mood?


Scheme XAA AAX BXB
Poetic Form
Metre 1101 0111 101111 101 11011 111 1111 1110010 01110011
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 188
Words 48
Sentences 6
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 3, 3, 3
Lines Amount 9
Letters per line (avg) 15
Words per line (avg) 4
Letters per stanza (avg) 46
Words per stanza (avg) 13

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Submitted by RonaldBunch on March 09, 2024

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Ronald Bunch

Ronald Bunch is a dedicated and passionate writer with a deep love for the art of poetry, science fiction, and fantasy. His commitment to his Catholic faith and his work is inspiring. His interests include writing, reading, social media, weight lifting, and riding an exercise bike. He enjoys reading a wide range of genres, including poetry, fantasy, science fiction, Catholic books, writer/author biographies, writing tips, self-help, and fiction. Ronald’s life and work are deeply influenced by his religion, his love for writing, and his dedication to his craft. His journey as a self-published author who writes six days a week, copywrites, drafts, edits, and advertises his own work is commendable. His personal life, including his volunteer work at Kids Food Basket, his devotion to God, and his love for pizza and cats, adds a unique touch to his identity as a writer. His upbringing in Catholic schools and his birthplace, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, in 1982, have also shaped who he is today. more…

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