Analysis of Beyond Heartache



Why did you have to go away
I still miss you, your sweetness, your sway
You ruined everything, it's true
But we are both to blame, me and you

The chance for a new world, now spoiled
Thoughts and actions, both were foiled
Life is harsh, it's true we know
But excuses are no longer an option, it's time to let go

Why did it have to go this way
Even though we were apart, it still pains
Suffering is a part of life, it's true
But love, peace, and joy, can still come to you

Money can't buy happiness, it's true
But love, peace and joy, can be shared by me and you
As painful as it is, I must move on
Not caring if I try others along

Life encompasses more than hate
Selfishness and jealousy, let's not equate
Forgiveness is a power, not given to all
But that doesn't mean we can't stand tall.


Scheme AABB CCDD AXBB BBXX EEFF
Poetic Form Quatrain  (60%)
Etheree  (20%)
Metre 11111101 111111011 1101011 111111101 01101111 1010101 1111111 1010111011011111 11111111 1011001111 1001011111 1110111111 101110011 111011111101 1101111111 1101111001 10100111 10001001101 010101011011 111011111
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 792
Words 161
Sentences 1
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 20
Letters per line (avg) 30
Words per line (avg) 8
Letters per stanza (avg) 121
Words per stanza (avg) 31

About this poem

This poem expresses the emotions of missing someone and the sorrow of a relationship that didn't work out. The poem also touches on the idea that life is difficult but one must move forward despite the pain.

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Written on January 17, 2023

Submitted by Sarmad on January 17, 2023

Modified on March 14, 2023

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Sarmad

I am a person who values creativity and meaning. Poetry has always been of interest to me, as I was exposed to works such as The Divine Comedy in school. I have come to appreciate poetry as a powerful tool for storytelling in a concise format, making it more compelling than a mere summary. more…

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