Loss and Gain
I've journeyed here, I've journeyed there.
Sometimes for work that followed prayer,
Not knowing what I'd find.
I've also seen the places I
Had hope that I would soon rely
And not leave it behind.
Some things were gained in restless years.
Some things were lost and caused me tears.
I've learned a lot that way.
I've learned that chance affects somehow
The ways that led me here and now.
I've also learned it helps to pray.
About this poem
Philosophy
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Written on June 14, 2023
Submitted by stevec.24118 on June 14, 2023
Modified by stevec.24118 on June 14, 2023
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Scheme | AAB CCB XXD EED |
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 425 |
Words | 88 |
Stanzas | 4 |
Stanza Lengths | 3, 3, 3, 3 |
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