Analysis of Humbled



Humbled
By Robert T. Davenport

Yes, I've humbled myself, a path less traveled,
Where the depths of my soul have been unraveled.
In a world where ego reigns supreme,
I chose to embrace humility, like a dream.

Most people wouldn't understand the strength it takes,
To let go of pride and all its stakes.
But in this surrender, I found a new light,
A beacon of hope, shining ever so bright.

For in humility, I discovered true grace,
A gentle power that cannot be erased.
It's in the quiet moments, when I let go,
That my spirit soars, and my heart starts to glow.

I've learned to see beauty in the simplest of things,
To appreciate the joy that each moment brings.
In the face of adversity, I stand tall,
For humility has taught me to rise above all.

It's not about being small or weak,
But about finding strength when life seems bleak.
To acknowledge my flaws and embrace imperfection,
Is to find true freedom, a divine connection.

Yes, I've humbled myself, and it's been a journey,
One that has transformed me, made me worthy.
For in the depths of humility's embrace,
I've found the power to heal and find solace.

So, let them judge and not understand,
For in my humility, I've found love's hand.
I walk this path with a heart full of grace,
Knowing that true strength lies in this sacred space.


Scheme AX AABB CCDD EXFF GGHH IIJJ KKEX LLEE
Poetic Form Tetractys  (23%)
Metre 10 110110 1110101110 10111111010 001110101 111010100101 11010010111 111110111 10101011011 01011101011 100100101011 01010110101 10010101111 11101011111 111110001011 10100111101 00110100111 1010011111011 110110111 1011011111 101011001010 111110001010 11101011010 1110111110 10011101 11010110110 11110101 10101001111 1111101111 10111101101
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,301
Words 270
Sentences 15
Stanzas 8
Stanza Lengths 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 30
Letters per line (avg) 33
Words per line (avg) 8
Letters per stanza (avg) 126
Words per stanza (avg) 30

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Written on January 03, 2024

Submitted by BigNuttyTheBlackBishop on January 06, 2024

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