Analysis of Empty Temple
Angelic face still wrapped in the veil.
Tiny hands lie silently still.
What a beautiful temple I’m holding tonight.
Such a beautiful temple without any light.
I would gladly give you the light in my eye.
If I could say hello before saying goodbye.
But I know you’ll be safe each night you’re away.
I know you’ll grow strong each day as you play.
Sweet child, please know that your family cares.
So listen for “love you’s” in each of our prayers.
And send “love you too’s” each day you’re away.
Please tell me you love me each night when I pray.
And, Father, please hold him and tuck him in tight.
And read to him stories and kiss him goodnight.
Spoil this child ‘cause he’s one of you own.
And care for him gently ‘til his family comes home.
You know I’d have taught him each day as he grew.
I’d have taught him 'bout Jesus and all about you.
Each night I pray humbly down on one knee.
Please, Heavenly Father, teach him about me.
(Written for Cameron, Jamie and sweet Jude)
Uncle Nate
Scheme | XXAABB CCDDCC AAXX EEFF XX |
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Poetic Form | |
Metre | 10111001 10111001 101001011001 101001001101 11101101011 11110101101 11111111101 1111111111 1111111001 110111011101 0111111101 11111111111 01011101101 0111100111 111111111 0111101110011 11111111111 111111001011 1111101111 11001011011 10110010011 101 |
Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 1,008 |
Words | 188 |
Sentences | 21 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 6, 6, 4, 4, 2 |
Lines Amount | 22 |
Letters per line (avg) | 34 |
Words per line (avg) | 8 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 151 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 37 |
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Submitted on May 01, 2011
Modified on March 05, 2023
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