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Riddle

Berxiton

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As warm as it gets
we strive for survival
no, I'm not your rival
my water is yours
the sweat or the tears
it doesn't matter
our life is an utter riddle
of codes and inscriptions
we need to explore
so that we can see
what awaits behind the door
and all the illusions
will scatter into pieces
because, after all
we are just one of so many species
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Written on March 24, 2024

Submitted by Berxiton on March 24, 2024

Modified by Berxiton on March 24, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABBCDEBFGHGFIJK
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 346
Words 71
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 15
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  • Nebula7693
    Nebula7693
    Your poem is a beautiful reflection on the interconnectedness of life and the shared journey of discovery. Speaking to the human condition, our search for understanding, and the realization that we are part of a larger community of beings, the imagery of water as a shared resource and the metaphor of life as a riddle are particularly evocative. Thank you for reminding us to look beyond the surface considering deeper connections. Well done! 
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