Analysis of Chasing Spirits
Echoes from my days of glory bounces off the wall
Memories of what was, taint my thoughts
Stares in the mirrors seem distant
Salt and pepper stains my facial follicles
Aches and pains is a daily alarm clock
Slim and structured frame, disappeared years ago
Craving the taste of brew, over Fogers in the am
Sadness smells the air
Pity of self-worth enters the room
As echos from my days of glory strengthens
Sitting down to raise my pants
Deep breaths upon completion
Memories of what was, taint my thoughts
Loneliness become my first meal of the day
Disappointed for lunch
Tiredness for dinner
Sin will satisfy my mind BUT,
The Bible restrengthens my soul
God shall make me whole again
A prayer of salvation awakens my youth
As I dance and parade in HIS Grace
My heart is as a babe, as I mount up with wings
I look towards the hills
And close my eyes know the God will never leave me at my lowest.
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| Poetic Form | |
| Metre | 1011111010101 100111111 10010110 10101110100 1011010011 1010101101 100111101001 10101 101111001 11011111010 1011111 1101010 100111111 10001111101 01011 100110 1110111 010111 1111101 01101001011 111001011 111101111111 110101 0111101110111110 |
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 904 |
| Words | 172 |
| Sentences | 2 |
| Stanzas | 1 |
| Stanza Lengths | 24 |
| Lines Amount | 24 |
| Letters per line (avg) | 30 |
| Words per line (avg) | 7 |
| Letters per stanza (avg) | 722 |
| Words per stanza (avg) | 167 |
About this poem
Living in the past is not good. Keep your eyes focused on the future. Remember Lot’s wife turned back and turned into a pillar of salt. Stay focused and on the path ahead Sin only satisfy the moment
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Written on April 10, 2022
Submitted by Redmonds2 on April 10, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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