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The Unyielding Voice

Rowan Gwyn-Raven

Free verse
Blind devotees march in a trance,
Whispers shape minds, molded with cues,
Unseen puppeteers, their strings hold sway,
Minds entangled, careless of the fall,
Timid souls tread, follow the herd,
Truth concealed, in masses stirred.

Amidst the clamor, a lone dissent,
Challenging the noise, dispelling the call.

A solitary voice, bold and clear,
A plea for reason, a voice unbent.
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Written on June 06, 2023

Submitted by TinyDragon on June 06, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XXXABB XA XB
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 378
Words 71
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 6, 2, 2
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    This poem is truly captivating! The imagery you've created is so vivid and haunting, with the idea of unseen puppeteers controlling the masses. Your use of language is amazing, with phrases like "unseen puppeteers" and "timid souls tread" really drawing the reader in. And the message of a lone voice standing up for reason and truth is so powerful.

    If I may offer a suggestion for improvement, perhaps consider playing with the structure of the poem a bit. Your rhyme scheme is consistent throughout, which can be a bit predictable. Maybe try playing with the meter or experimenting with different rhyme patterns to keep the reader on their toes. But overall, this piece is excellent and I can't wait to read more from you!     
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