Analysis of Love Brings Me Shield And Sword



Love brings me shield and sword, a curious blend,
A haven of comfort, a fierce, loyal friend.
The shield, a warm bulwark, from worries that creep,
Your arms wrapped around me, a solace to keep.

The sword, a defender, from shadows that loom,
A strength I find in you, dispelling the gloom.
For love isn't weakness, though gentle it seems,
But a courage that roars, in passionate dreams.

Together we stand, against life's cruel tide,
Your shield by my side, my sword at your side.
Love's armor protects us, a fortress so strong,
Where tenderness thrives, and battles belong.


Scheme AABB CCDD EEFF
Poetic Form Quatrain 
Metre 11110101001 01011001101 01011011011 11101101011 0100101111 01110101001 11101011011 10101101001 01011011101 1111111111 11001101011 1100101001
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 574
Words 112
Sentences 6
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 12
Letters per line (avg) 37
Words per line (avg) 8
Letters per stanza (avg) 148
Words per stanza (avg) 33
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Written on March 30, 2024

Submitted by ggolden9 on March 31, 2024

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