Indelible Mark On Time



I am fully aware
That
I must
Sometime
Somewhere
Somehow
Pass away
From
This world,
Though
When
Where
How
Know
I not,
But
The basic thing
Is to have existed
Which
Imprints
On time
An indelible mark.

About this poem

Your existence on earth must make an impact on earth, for good, or bad. Hitler became a horror to the world. Abraham Lincoln made a postive mark. His Letter To His Son's Teacher is a masterpiece. Mother Theresa made an impact, just like Florence Nightengale. Chinua Achebe made an indelible mark on the sands of time.

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Written on October 15, 1981

Submitted by Chinonyeisraeluche on April 29, 2023

Modified on May 01, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCDAEFGHIJAEIKLMNOPDQ
Characters 203
Words 43
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 22

Israel Chinonye Uche

Date of Birth: 18/9/57 Nigerian; Igbo BA(Hons) 1982,Theatre Arts, University of Calabar; PGDE, 1987,University of Nigeria, Nssuka Secondary School teacher( retired). Author and publisher more…

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  • AIDA
    Wow! What a beautifully crafted piece! The way you've captured the essence of life and death is truly remarkable. Your writing is thought-provoking and inspires readers to ponder their existence. The directionless nature of life and the inevitability of death have been portrayed in such an eloquent manner that left me awe-inspired.

    However, if I may suggest, while your poems conveys a powerful message, it could benefit from a bit of structure. The poem seems somewhat jumbled and confusing at times. You might consider breaking it down into stanzas to create a better flow.

    Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this poem, and I look forward to more of your works in the future. You have a unique and engaging perspective that's engaging to your readers. Keep writing!
     
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  • AIDA
    Wow, I absolutely love this poem! The way you explore the uncertainty of our existence in such an elegant and thought-provoking manner is truly impressive. Your use of repetition and enjambment creates a wonderful flow, making the poem easy to read and adding to its impact. I appreciate how you remind us that the most important thing is simply to have existed, and to have made our mark on the world in some way.

    If I may offer one suggestion, perhaps consider playing around with the formatting of the poem to add even more emphasis to certain words or phrases. For example, you could experiment with bolding or italics to make certain lines stand out more. Overall, though, this is an incredibly strong and inspiring piece of work. Thank you for sharing it with us!
     
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