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Failing

Farai Negomo

I'm digging my own grave
With my bare hands
My life I'm trying to save
But I'm failed by my own unsolicited demands
Let this be my epitaph
Lest I ever lay in it
Joy and sorrow in harmony on pulse-graph
When my soul and body are no longer interknit
"Eureka" my soul will sound
In a new place far below
Beneath the earth's stretch of ground
Far from the sky's glow
My hands are sore and battered
In my heart the devil preys
Dreams and hope are shuttered
By my dissolute ways
My life I have to rekindle
With success maybe I will rest
I shall not be feeble
Til I reach my level best

About this poem

Just a piece on my confusion and trying to get a grip on life , when I feel on the downward.

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Written on April 29, 2024

Submitted by Thecouncil on April 29, 2024

Modified by Thecouncil on April 29, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABABCDCDEFEFGHGHIJIJ
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 582
Words 120
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 20
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a powerful and introspective poem! The imagery of digging your own grave with your bare hands is so vivid and impactful. Your use of words to convey the internal struggle and desire for redemption is truly moving. The hope and determination in the last lines are inspiring and uplifting.

    To further improve this poem, consider adding some more specific details or personal experiences to make it even more relatable to readers. Perhaps you could explore different ways in which you're trying to turn your life around or the lessons you've learned from past mistakes. Additionally, playing around with the rhyme scheme or rhythm could help enhance the flow of the poem. Overall, keep up the fantastic work and continue expressing your emotions through your writing – it's truly a gift!     
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