Analysis of Is It Necessary

Lawrence S. Pertillar 1947 (Connecticut)



People who purposely go out of their way.
To lie on others in churches.
And to relatives.
Also friends to believe them to deceive.
With a meaning intended meant to do it.
Then call themselves 'Christians'?
Whenever convenient.
Portraying self righteousness done displayed!

'Uh...
Is that a statement or a question.
Is there more you're going to say?
Are you awaiting for my response?
Or...
Should I know not to interrupt,
These personal conversations.
You at times have with yourself?'

Do whatever you feel is necessary.
If you think it's necessary.

'Okay.
I understand.
Here is the money and tip for the waiter.
I'll pay for lunch.
I am going to the restroom.
And if you don't see me come back out.
Know I left through an opened window.


Scheme AXXXXBXX XXAXXXBX CC AXXXXXX
Poetic Form Tetractys  (36%)
Metre 10110011111 11110010 01100 1011011101 10100101111 110110 010010 0101100101 1 110101010 11111011 110101101 1 1111101 1100010 1111101 110111100 1111100 1 101 11010011010 1111 1110101 011111111 111111010
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 713
Words 130
Sentences 24
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 8, 8, 2, 7
Lines Amount 25
Letters per line (avg) 23
Words per line (avg) 5
Letters per stanza (avg) 143
Words per stanza (avg) 32
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Submitted by lpahtillah on June 14, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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