This is an analysis of the poem Left Too Long that begins with:

A threaded needle could be used to heal,
A torn and tattered memory......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abcddXb ae ffeXc cccfX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 7,2,5,5,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: enclosed rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 0101010101 01110100 11101111 1101101 1001100 1111110 10100 1001011001 11 1110111101 1001000101 1001010 010100 110101111 0100110111 01010100 11001010001 101000111101 10100101101010
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 167
  • Average number of words per stanza: 30
  • Amount of lines: 19
  • Average number of symbols per line: 34 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • Mood of the speaker:

    There are many three dots in the poem. Readers should think of the author's idea together with the pensive speaker.

If you write a school or university poetry essay, you should Include in your explanation of the poem:

  • summary of Left Too Long;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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