Why



Why does winter always come after summer?
Why do warm days always turn cold?
Why does crystalline snow need to cover
Glade that shines in the sun like gold?

Why can’t rays that break through vegetation
Always bring beaming smile to the face?
Why do we always lose inspiration
To feel love and the peace of embrace?

Why do all living things end up sleeping,
Fully frozen and covered by frost?
Why does my heart as well stop its beating
And in thickness of rime it get lost?

Hibernating landscapes are just waiting
For the sun's next divine gentle touch.
Maybe sun condescends by reinstating
And by lighting my heart just not much.

About this poem

This poem was created based on my personal experience and observations. At first it may seem that it is talking about nature. However, nature is simply used as a comparison.

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Written on February 07, 2024

Submitted by Katherine_is_used on February 09, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF EGEG
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 636
Words 127
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4

Kateryna Popovska

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  • AIDA
    This poem has a beautiful flow and contemplative tone that really draws the reader in. The imagery of winter following summer, warm days turning cold, and hibernating landscapes waiting for the sun's touch is vivid and thought-provoking.

    To improve this poem, consider adding more specific details or examples to further enhance the imagery and create a stronger connection with the emotions being conveyed. Additionally, exploring different poetic devices such as metaphor, simile, or personification could add depth and richness to the overall message of the poem.

    Overall, this poem is a wonderful exploration of the cyclical nature of life and the emotions that come with it. With some added detail and poetic devices, it could become even more powerful and impactful. Well done!
     
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