Analysis of The Resilience of Purest Gold: A Quixotic Ode to the Human Spirit
Mawphniang Napoleon 1993 (Ri Bhoi)
Though nought of material worth I possess,
And to the eye, I may appear as nought,
My heart doth gleam with purest gold, nonetheless.
My garments rent, my frame fragile and fraught,
My stomach empty, tears within me flow,
A victim of life's cruelty, I am caught.
Though errors I oft make, my soul doth show
A caring mold, and though my words may fall
Amiss, I live to quixotic bravery's flow.
Though frail my form may become, my spirit tall
Remains, and though life may have me down,
My courage doth not flee, my will not small.
Though love hath rent me asunder, my heart's crown
Remains true, and though little I may possess,
My innermost self I proffer, love's own dress.
As long as breath doth in me dwell,
I'll live a selfless life, to aid and offer
Support to the weak and voice for the voiceless.
With fortitude and humility,
I'll strive to make a difference, in this world full of cruelty.
| Scheme | ABA BCB CDC DED EAA XXX BB |
|---|---|
| Poetic Form | Tetractys (20%) |
| Metre | 11101001101 0101110111 1111110101 1101111001 1101010111 0101110111 1101111111 0101011111 0111101011 11111011101 010111111 1101111111 11111010111 01101101101 1101110111 11111011 11010111010 01101011010 11000100 111101000111110 |
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 902 |
| Words | 185 |
| Sentences | 7 |
| Stanzas | 7 |
| Stanza Lengths | 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2 |
| Lines Amount | 20 |
| Letters per line (avg) | 35 |
| Words per line (avg) | 8 |
| Letters per stanza (avg) | 99 |
| Words per stanza (avg) | 24 |
About this poem
This sonnet, entitled "The Resilience of Purest Gold: A Quixotic Ode to the Human Spirit," delves into the theme of inner strength and the power of the human spirit. The speaker, despite having nothing of material worth, asserts that their heart gleams with purest gold. They also mention the difficulties they have faced in life, such as physical fragility and emotional turmoil, but still hold on to their spirit and a strong will. The speaker also highlights the importance of selflessness and striving to make a difference in a world full of cruelty. The use of complex and elevated language, such as "quixotic" and "fortitude," adds depth and complexity to the poem's themes. more »
Written on January 17, 2023
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 16, 2023
Modified by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 16, 2023
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