Hopeful Harmonies Amidst Yin and Yang : The Dualistic Dirge of Melancholy
Amidst the dualistic dance of yin and yang,
Where light and dark forever interplay,
There lies a soul, whose melancholy pang,
Resounds in echoes, through the night and day.
It yearns for happiness, to find its peace,
A respite from the strife of constant strife,
For in its core, the pain will never cease,
And tears have flowed since it first saw the light.
But hope still lingers in this battered heart,
A glimmer of a future yet unknown,
Where joy and bliss will never be apart,
And the soul will find a place to call home.
Oh, may the yin and yang unite as one,
And bring the happiness this soul has won.
The journey's long, the path unknown and wild,
The soul must brave the storms and face the fear,
To reach the place where happiness beguiled,
And where the heart is light and free, and clear.
The road may twist and turn, and seem unclear,
The yin and yang may clash and cause a rift,
But with each step, the soul will persevere,
And find the light that brings the much-needed lift.
For happiness is not a fleeting thing,
Nor is it found in simple gain or loss,
It's in the moments that the heart can sing,
And in the peace that comes with letting go of the toss.
So through the yin and yang, the soul will strive,
And find the happiness it needs to thrive.
My dear soul, do not lose heart or hope,
For in your journey, you will find your scope,
To be happy, content, and at peace,
And let your joy and love never cease.
Embrace the yin and yang, and let them guide,
For in their union, you will find your pride,
And know that you are worthy of the light,
That shines upon you, day and night.
So may you find the happiness you seek,
And let your soul fly high, and never be meek,
For in your journey, you will find your way,
To be happy, content, and at peace every day.
Let not the pain of the past hold you back,
For though it's left scars that may never fade,
It's also shaped you into who you are,
And made you stronger, even in the shade.
The yin and yang may seem like opposing forces,
But in truth, they complement each other well,
For without one, the other loses its sources,
And balance is disrupted, as many can tell.
And so, my dear soul, embrace the duality,
The ups and downs, the light and dark alike,
For in the end, it's all a mere formality,
And what truly matters is your inner psyche.
Through yin and yang, you'll learn to find your center,
And discover the truth that lies within,
And with that knowledge, you'll be able to enter,
A realm of happiness that's not just thin.
So go forth, my dear soul, with head held high,
And let the yin and yang be your guiding light,
For in their dance, you'll find the reason why,
You're meant to be happy, and everything's all right.
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About this poem
The poem is a contemplation on the concept of duality and its role in the pursuit of happiness. The speaker uses the metaphor of yin and yang to describe the interplay of light and dark in life and the human psyche. The poem highlights the struggles of a soul that yearns for peace and contentment amidst constant pain and strife. The speaker encourages the soul to embrace the duality of life and find balance within oneself. The poem suggests that happiness is not a fleeting emotion but a state of being that can be achieved through inner peace and self-discovery. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of letting go of past pain and moving forward towards a brighter future. Overall, the poem offers a message of hope and encouragement for the reader to find happiness and fulfillment in their own journey through life. more »
Written on July 12, 2016
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on February 25, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Scheme | ABAB CXCD EXEX FF GHGH HIHI JKJK LL MMCC NNDD OOBB XPXP XQXQ RXRR STST UDUD SB |
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 3,183 |
Words | 688 |
Stanzas | 17 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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