The Search
Love--the only antidote to death resides,
in every precious corner of our minds;
But angry words dismissive of spirits' gain.
reflect all doubts in dismal hearts' refrain.
Conflicted thoughts arise in worldly manner,
and tread on souls among rebellious rancor;
Illusions grow as visions state their case,
to render prayer upon the human race.
In silent searches' previous rewards,
the world declares the cutting of the cords;
Defending eager songs of life's perfection,
and smiling through a massive resurrection.
While candles flicker in the solemn night,
hearts beat in tune of winged angels' flight;
Embarrassed now from righteous indignation,
soon purified in love's holy confirmation.
Until recognizing notions of the Divine,
we're set upon a path of wasted time;
While sweet charity sits at highest recognition,
solemnity invites all voices of contrition.
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Submitted on June 08, 2016
Modified on March 20, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | XXAA BBCC DDEE FFEE XXEE |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 842 |
Words | 132 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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