Analysis of At the Year-End



At the Year-End
By William He

In evolution of asymmetric time the frozen memory awaking,
With the spurious smiles casting and releasing the dark crest.
Who can untie to stretch a little and further a skein of puppet,
These hands and feet as to a requiem where the chorus sings.
The mind so cluttered with angst and worry always in a hurry,
Reverie breaks monotony and we feel in harmony for a while.
Desperation of vegetation to exist and persist through rigour,
Festival couplets are placeholders for times spent with them.

七律 癸卯岁杪
作者:何威廉

流光枝上挤冬韵,
万叶千声相互喧。
蟒绣过身神鬼嘱,
夜场弥撒地官尊。
苍穹启隙念伊甸,
魔幻寻来叹礼园。
今日堂前无估客,
桃符连唤敞黄门。


Scheme XA XXXXAXXX
Poetic Form Tetractys  (25%)
Metre 1011 1101 00101110101001 101001100010011 11011101001001110 110111010010101 011101101010010 100101000110100101 010101010100111 10011111111 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 783
Words 123
Sentences 5
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 2, 8, 2, 8
Lines Amount 20
Letters per line (avg) 21
Words per line (avg) 5
Letters per stanza (avg) 106
Words per stanza (avg) 26

About this poem

This poem is a nuanced exploration of time, emotion, and the human journey. Through rich imagery, metaphorical language, and symbolic elements, the poem invites readers to reflect on the complexities of existence and find moments of harmony within the ebb and flow of time. The themes of struggle, resilience, escapism, and cultural significance contribute to a tapestry of meaning that resonates on both a personal and universal level.

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Written on December 30, 2023

Submitted by chinamcc8 on December 31, 2023

Modified by chinamcc8 on January 01, 2024

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William He

William Yu He graduated from two of the most prestigious law schools in China respectively, also studied in Heidelberg, Cambridge and Harvard. He has already published dozens of Chinese classical poems and lyrics. The Incumbent President of China quoted his classic poem in 2017. The President of Harvard University recognized his achievements in June, 2021. more…

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