Analysis of Smit's Splendor: A Sonnet on the Intertwining of Nature and Culture
Amidst the verdant countryside of Smit,
A place of botanical wealth and grandeur,
Where culture and tradition interknit,
And the 'iing-sad' holds royal grandeur.
The Nongkrem Dance, a yearly affair,
Is held in the halls of traditional kings,
Where dancers sway with grace and flair,
Their movements, like the flutter of wings.
But Smit is not just culture and tradition,
It's also home to a natural wonder,
The grandiose chasm, Laitlum, with its fusion
Of grassy plateaus, and a deep asunder.
Trek down to the valley settlements below,
Or stand on the edge, and watch the water flow,
And let the natural beauty of Smit,
Envelop your senses, and leave you in wit.
| Scheme | ABAB CDCD EFEF GGAA |
|---|---|
| Poetic Form | Quatrain |
| Metre | 010101011 01101001001 11000101 001111001 01101001 11001101001 11011101 110101011 11111100010 11011010010 0011011110 1101001010 11101010001 11101010101 0101001011 01011001101 |
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 665 |
| Words | 130 |
| Sentences | 4 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4 |
| Lines Amount | 16 |
| Letters per line (avg) | 33 |
| Words per line (avg) | 7 |
| Letters per stanza (avg) | 131 |
| Words per stanza (avg) | 28 |
About this poem
"Smit: A Sonnet on the Interweaving of Culture, Tradition, and Natural Beauty" by Mawphniang Napoleon is a sonnet that elegantly captures the essence of the idyllic rural vistas of Smit, Meghalaya. The sonnet delves into the botanical opulence and cultural significance of the region, and the grandiose chasm known as Laitlum. The use of complex English terms and intricate rhyme scheme adds depth and beauty to the sonnet, making it a masterful exploration of the natural and cultural wonders of Smit. The sonnet is a perfect ode to the place and its beauty. more »
Written on January 14, 2023
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 14, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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