4.72



Folk magic practices
Gods gifts
Self seen through glimmering chances
The points of view a poignant pulpit
On which we play puppets
sharpening lances
Each second’s chances  
Energies  expansive
Especially when focused
Light refracts
And shines a light
On dream
Big Dipper’s dances
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Submitted by andrewwalshe on May 12, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABACDAAEFAGHA
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 291
Words 52
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 13

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