Analysis of Do Not Hurry The Journey of Love



Don't rush love's unfolding, a story untold,
Let feelings take root, 'neath patience of gold.
Like seeds in the darkness, for sunlight, they wait,
Love's blossom unfolds, in its perfect state.

Embrace the first tendrils, a shy, sweet hello,
Gentle discoveries, as emotions all grow.
Shared laughter and secrets, in whispers, confide,
A tapestry woven, where two souls reside.

For love's journey is precious, each step to explore,
The laughter and tears are what hearts yearn for.
So cherish the moments, let passion ignite,
Don't hurry the journey, in love's gentle light.


Scheme AABB CCDD EEFF
Poetic Form Quatrain 
Metre 11101001001 1101111011 1100101111 1100101011 0101101101 100100101011 11001001001 01001011101 111011011101 0100111111 11001011001 11001001101
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 574
Words 105
Sentences 6
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 12
Letters per line (avg) 37
Words per line (avg) 8
Letters per stanza (avg) 149
Words per stanza (avg) 31
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Written on March 30, 2024

Submitted by ggolden9 on March 31, 2024

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