My Toe in the Water
I dip my toe in the water
Before I ever jump in.
It's what my mother said I oughta
To know just how, where and when;
Like should I jump or dive into
The lake or ocean waves
Because if safety's not for you,
Someone might dig your grave!
I kid you not, please don't ignore
Just how and when and where
You do the things not done before
And show the world you care.
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Written on January 07, 2024
Submitted by stevec.24118 on January 07, 2024
Modified by stevec.24118 on January 07, 2024
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | XXXX AXAX BCBC |
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 364 |
Words | 82 |
Stanzas | 3 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4 |
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