The Paradox of Aspiration: The Journey from Wanting to Achieving in the Realms of Literature, Growth
Oh, how the shelves bend beneath the weight of books,
Their pages waiting for a curious eye,
A mind to wander through their written looks,
And find the secrets hidden therein, lie.
But who among us cares to delve so deep,
To let our minds be captured by the prose,
And lose ourselves in tales that we might keep,
And make us better for the journey chose?
For too many hands have grasped the tomes,
With nothing more than idle thoughts in mind,
With not a single page inked or combed,
Forgetting the secrets they might find.
And so these books, the promise of the sage,
The wisdom of the ages, gather dust and age.
The same can be said of growth, it seems,
That everyone desires to reach new heights,
But few are willing to endure the pains,
Of twisting muscles and aching nights.
For growth, like books, is not without its price,
A journey of the spirit and the mind,
That asks us to embrace the unknown vice,
And brave the obstacles we might find.
And though the goal of happiness is sought,
By many a soul with weary heart,
The change required is often fought,
For fear of the unknown, we might depart.
But happiness, like growth, can never be,
Without the bravery to change and see.
And so we find, the cycle ever spins,
That intention is not enough, 'tis true,
For action must follow, else it wins,
The fight against the dreams we hope to do.
But action too is nothing, without heart,
Without the fire of passion to sustain,
And carry us through the trials that start,
When the road ahead becomes rough and plain.
Thus, to achieve, both must be employed,
Intention and action, hand in hand,
Together, they form the perfect void,
That can unlock the secrets of the land.
So let us be among the few who strive,
To make the most of every page,
To let the growth of life arrive,
And be the change that we do engage.
For life, like books, is not just to possess,
But to be read, and lived, with love and peace.
The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XV, 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.
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Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
Thank you
About this poem
This poem highlights the idea that everyone desires knowledge, growth, and happiness, but few are willing to put in the effort to actually attain these things. The metaphor of books serves as a representation of knowledge and growth, with the idea that everyone buys books, but few take the time to actually read and learn from them. The same can be said for growth, as many people desire to grow and improve, but are not willing to endure the necessary pain and discomfort. The poem then goes on to emphasize the importance of both intention and action in achieving these goals. Intention without action is meaningless, just as action without intention is fruitless. Both must work together in order to bring about positive change and growth. The final message of the poem is that life, like books, is not just something to possess, but something to be lived and experienced, with love and peace. The poem encourages readers to be among the few who strive to make the most of every page of life, to embrace growth and change, and to live their lives with purpose and passion. more »
Written on June 17, 2019
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on February 12, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABAB CDCD XEXE FF XGXG HEHE IJIJ KK LMLM JNJN OPOP QFQF XX X X XEM |
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 2,520 |
Words | 536 |
Stanzas | 16 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2, 1, 1, 3 |
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