Analysis of Zen in the Cyclone
When dark clouds gather round her head,
And thunder cracks the sky overhead,
Volatile winds whip rain ‘cross the moor-
Be the calm in her storm.
Though lightning strikes kindle fires of dread,
As downpours threaten to drown hope dead,
Wild gales howl loud, churning waves fore-
Be the calm in her storm.
Let not the tempest’s fury deter,
Nor swirling chaos cloud reason & spur-
Stand steadfast ‘mid the maelstrom’s roar-
Be the calm in her storm.
Be anchor in the flood, her guide star-
Harbor of rest, though far seas mar-
The eye within the hurricane’s core-
Be the calm in her storm.
When anger & pain rage out of control,
And life’s cruel blows erode her soul,
Tempestuous seas churning ashore-
Be the calm in her storm.
Though albatrosses circle seeking prey,
And dread Leviathan lurks ‘neath the spray-
A beacon through breakers she can’t ignore-
Be the calm in her storm.
Don’t recoil from the tempest’s brute force,
But stand fast, unmoving as bedrock’s source-
For ferocity always will spend its course-
Be the calm in her storm.
Be stoic oak on the wind-ravaged plain,
So when wailing gales at last wane,
She’ll have safe harbor from the tempest’s roar-
Be the calm in her storm.
Though thunderheads threaten to blot out the sun,
And raging waves crush dreams one by one,
Stay stalwart ‘gainst turmoil without cease-
Be the calm in her storm.
When coats of arms crack under duress,
And waking nightmares her mind oppress,
Tempest-tossed, lost all sense of peace-
Be the calm in her storm.
Stand steadfast as winds seek to disarm,
Be haven where she can weather life's harm-
For soon enough comes the final release-
Be the calm in her storm.
The poem is part of a full version found in the book “Homo Sapiens” Part Part I - XVIII, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular “Homo Sapiens” book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the “Homo Sapiens” series, as well as other books by the same author. So, don’t hesitate and get a copy today from one of the many online bookstores. Khublei Shihajar Nguh, (Dhanewad )(Thank you )
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|---|---|
| Poetic Form | Tetractys (20%) |
| Metre | 11110101 010101101 100111101 101001 1101101011 11101111 11111011 101001 11011001 110101101 111011 101001 110001011 10111111 01010101 101001 110111101 011010101 10011001 101001 110010101 0101001101 0101101101 101001 10110111 1111111 1010011111 101001 1101101101 11101111 111101011 101001 111011101 010111111 11011011 101001 111111010 01010101 10111111 101001 11111101 1101111011 1101101001 101001 01011101101001101001111101101001111101001010011011110111001111100110100110111110001000110101001011101101010010111101101101110010100111101011111111 |
| Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
| Characters | 2,352 |
| Words | 459 |
| Sentences | 17 |
| Stanzas | 12 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1 |
| Lines Amount | 45 |
| Letters per line (avg) | 39 |
| Words per line (avg) | 9 |
| Letters per stanza (avg) | 147 |
| Words per stanza (avg) | 34 |
About this poem
The poem beautifully captures the essence of resilience amidst life's tempestuous moments. It's an ode to being the steadfast presence, the unwavering support, and the guiding light during someone's darkest hours. Each verse paints a vivid picture of chaotic storms - both literal and metaphorical - showcasing the importance of being a calming force, a sanctuary in the midst of turmoil. It speaks of courage, strength, and the reassuring presence one can offer in times of despair. The repeated refrain, "Be the calm in her storm," resonates as a powerful reminder of the significance of providing solace and stability amid life's trials and tribulations. more »
Written on February 17, 2019
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on November 15, 2023
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