Whispers of a midnight verse



Beneath the crescent moon's soft glow,
A poem unfolds, a tale to bestow.
In the quiet hush of the midnight air,
Verses whisper secrets to share.

Stars above, like diamonds agleam,
Illuminate dreams in a cosmic stream.
A pen dips into the ink of the night,
Crafting stanzas, weaving light.

Through the meadows of memory's gaze,
The poet's heart, a lantern ablaze.
Each line is a journey, a moment's embrace,
In the sanctuary of language, we find solace and grace.

Sunset's palette, a brushstroke divine,
Paints the sky in hues that intertwine.
Words, like birds, take flight and soar,
Seeking horizons, yet unexplored.

In the dance of syllables, rhythm's embrace,
A cadence emerges, a lyrical trace.
Echoes of laughter, tears that fall,
A poem's melody, captivating all.

Nature's symphony, the wind's soft plea,
Resonates through the limbs of the tree.
Whispers of rivers, a serenade sweet,
In the heart of verse, life and language meet.

So let the verses unfurl like petals unfold,
In the garden of language, where stories are told.
For in the alchemy of ink and emotion,
A poem blossoms, a timeless devotion.
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Written on November 29, 2023

Submitted by Peytonkindred452 on November 29, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABB CCDD EEFF GGXX FFHH IIJJ KKLL
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,115
Words 219
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

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