This is an analysis of the poem Missed Future that begins with:

Each day passes,
Procrastinated....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abac adXdXbcd
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,8,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1110 01010 1101010 10101011 11010100 1 0010 01011 1 110001 011011
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 71
  • Average number of words per stanza: 11
  • Amount of lines: 11
  • Average number of symbols per line: 19 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 3
  • Mood of the speaker:

    The punctuation marks are various. Neither mark predominates.

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

  • summary of Missed Future;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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