Analysis of For My Children



For My Children
By Robert T. Davenport

In a world so vast, where dreams take flight,
I pen these words, with all my might.
For you, my children, my precious ones,
I weave a tapestry of love, till the setting sun.

With every verse, I hope to impart,
The strength within, to follow your heart.
For life may challenge, and trials may come,
But remember, my darlings, you're not alone.

In the depths of your soul, a fire burns bright,
A flame of courage, a guiding light.
Embrace your passions, let them ignite,
And watch as your dreams take flight.

Believe in yourself, in all that you do,
For the world is waiting, to witness you.
You have the power, to shape your fate,
To conquer mountains, and break down gates.

Embrace the beauty, in every day,
Find joy in laughter, along the way.
For life is a journey, a wondrous ride,
With ups and downs, side by side.

Chase your dreams, with unwavering zeal,
Let determination be your driving wheel.
And when you stumble, as we all do,
Rise up, my children, and start anew.

Remember, my loves, you're never alone,
In my heart, you'll always find a home.
I'll be your rock, your guiding star,
No matter how near or how far.

So spread your wings, and soar up high,
Reach for the stars, touch the sky.
For you, my children, are destined for greatness,
With love as your compass, and dreams as your canvas.

May this poem be a reminder, each passing day,
That you are loved, in every single way.
And as you grow, and face the unknown,
Know that my love for you has only grown.

So go forth, my children, with heads held high,
Embrace the world, with a gleam in your eye.
For you are the future, the hope we hold dear,
And with your dreams, the world will cheer.


Scheme AX BBXA CCXD BBBB EEXX FFGG HHEE DXII JJKK FFDD JJLL
Poetic Form
Metre 1110 110110 001111111 11111111 111101101 1101001110101 1100111101 010111011 1111001011 10101101101 00111101011 011100101 011101101 0111111 0100101111 1011101101 110101111 110100111 0101001001 110100101 1110100101 1101111 111101001 1001011101 011101111 111100101 0101111001 01111101 11111101 11011111 11110111 1101101 11110110110 111110011110 1110100101101 11110100101 011101001 1111111101 1111101111 0101101011 11101001111 01110111
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,705
Words 366
Sentences 21
Stanzas 11
Stanza Lengths 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 42
Letters per line (avg) 31
Words per line (avg) 8
Letters per stanza (avg) 117
Words per stanza (avg) 29

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Just to let them know how I feel...

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Written on July 05, 2023

Submitted by BigNuttyTheBlackBishop on January 06, 2024

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