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The poem expresses a desire to move beyond hurtful words that divide people and cause emotional pain. Various metaphors are used to illustrate how jagged, sharp, acidic, and venomous words can damage relationships and sensitivity. The poet suggests speaking to each other in gentler, timid tones like a lamb using woolly words to stand strong against bitterness. Deeper words that are silent like the soul and expressed through smiles are presented as an even better way to communicate.

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Poem analysis POEM by Barolong Seboni
POEM by Barolong Seboni We do not need these jaggered words that dig a trench between us each time they are uttered This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Stanza 1 analysis In this stanza, the poet is expressing a desire to move beyond "jagged words" that divide people and create distance. The phrase "jagged words" may refer to harsh or hurtful words that can cause emotional pain and disconnection. The metaphor of a "trench" between people suggests a sense of isolation and division. The repetition of the word "uttered" emphasizes the impact of these words on relationships.
english poem analysis.pptx
Stanza 2. those epithets sharp like spokes that pierce the heart when spoken This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND
Stanza 2 analysis The poet compares the "jagged words" to "epithets" or words used to describe someone or something and describes them as "sharp like spokes." The metaphor of "sharp like spokes" emphasizes the sharpness and painful impact of these words. The image of "piercing the heart" evokes the emotional damage that these words can cause. The poet seems to be suggesting that language can be used to hurt or divide people, and that it is important to use words with care and compassion.
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english poem analysis.pptx
Stanza 3. there is no room in my cup for these acidic words of sarcasm that corrode my sensitivity This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
Stanza 3 analysis The metaphor of "no room in my cup" suggests that the speaker does not have the capacity to absorb or accept these "acidic words of sarcasm." The image of "corroding sensitivity" emphasizes the damage that these words can cause to one's emotions and sense of self. The poet seems to be suggesting that it is important to protect one's inner peace and emotional well-being from such harmful words. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC
english poem analysis.pptx
Stanza 4 these cold and icy words tossed to deaden the heart venomous words from your serpentine tongue that infect the feeling. This Photo by Unknown Author
Stanza 4 analysis The poet describes "cold and icy words" that are "tossed" carelessly, with the intention of "deadening the heart." The metaphor of "venomous words" and a "serpentine tongue" suggests that the speaker is experiencing hurtful words that are intended to harm and cause pain. The use of "infect" evokes the feeling of poison or disease, suggesting that these words can have a deeply negative impact on a person's emotional state. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Stanza 5 Let us speak, love in gentler tones timid as the lamb is soft woolly words worn to stand strong against the cold-bitterness of the world.
Stanza 5 analysis In contrast to the previous stanzas, this stanza offers a more positive and hopeful message. The speaker suggests that they should "speak, love" in "gentler tones" and use "timid" words that are "woolly" and comforting. The use of "lamb" evokes a sense of innocence and vulnerability, and the metaphor of "worn to stand strong" suggests that gentleness and kindness can be a source of strength.
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Stanza 6 Better still let us search in our speech for words deep as the soul is still that will spell our thoughts in the silence of our smiles.
Stanza 6 analysis In this final stanza, the speaker suggests that even better than "gentler" and "timid" words are words that are "deep" and "still." These words are associated with stillness, silence, and reflection. The speaker suggests that the best way to communicate may be through "smiles" that convey understanding and connection without the need for words. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
The end "Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4
References Bucali, A. (2019, March 30). Literary techniques poetry analysis 2. Literary Techniques Poetry Analysis 2. Retrieved August 18, 2023, from /inal11/literary-techniques- poetry-analysis-2-138817351 College, C. (2018, November 6). Poetry Analysis Basics. Poetry Analysis Basics | PPT. Retrieved August 18, 2023, from /debgoodlett/poetry-analysis-basics chrome96. (2013, December 10). English 30-1 Riddle Poetry Analysis. English 30-1 Riddle Poetry Analysis. Retrieved August 18, 2023, from /chrome96/english-301- riddle-poetry-analysis Harvey, H. (2009, July 16). POETRY ANALYSIS -TPCASTT. POETRY ANALYSIS -TPCASTT. Retrieved August 18, 2023, from /hharvey102/poetry-analysis-tpcastt-1730240 Bansi, B. (2021, August 26). Poetry Devies. Poetry Devies. Retrieved August 18, 2023, from /BenrikaBansi/poetry-devies

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  • 1. Poem analysis POEM by Barolong Seboni
  • 2. POEM by Barolong Seboni We do not need these jaggered words that dig a trench between us each time they are uttered This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
  • 3. Stanza 1 analysis In this stanza, the poet is expressing a desire to move beyond "jagged words" that divide people and create distance. The phrase "jagged words" may refer to harsh or hurtful words that can cause emotional pain and disconnection. The metaphor of a "trench" between people suggests a sense of isolation and division. The repetition of the word "uttered" emphasizes the impact of these words on relationships.
  • 5. Stanza 2. those epithets sharp like spokes that pierce the heart when spoken This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND
  • 6. Stanza 2 analysis The poet compares the "jagged words" to "epithets" or words used to describe someone or something and describes them as "sharp like spokes." The metaphor of "sharp like spokes" emphasizes the sharpness and painful impact of these words. The image of "piercing the heart" evokes the emotional damage that these words can cause. The poet seems to be suggesting that language can be used to hurt or divide people, and that it is important to use words with care and compassion.
  • 10. Stanza 3. there is no room in my cup for these acidic words of sarcasm that corrode my sensitivity This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
  • 11. Stanza 3 analysis The metaphor of "no room in my cup" suggests that the speaker does not have the capacity to absorb or accept these "acidic words of sarcasm." The image of "corroding sensitivity" emphasizes the damage that these words can cause to one's emotions and sense of self. The poet seems to be suggesting that it is important to protect one's inner peace and emotional well-being from such harmful words. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC
  • 13. Stanza 4 these cold and icy words tossed to deaden the heart venomous words from your serpentine tongue that infect the feeling. This Photo by Unknown Author
  • 14. Stanza 4 analysis The poet describes "cold and icy words" that are "tossed" carelessly, with the intention of "deadening the heart." The metaphor of "venomous words" and a "serpentine tongue" suggests that the speaker is experiencing hurtful words that are intended to harm and cause pain. The use of "infect" evokes the feeling of poison or disease, suggesting that these words can have a deeply negative impact on a person's emotional state. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
  • 15. Stanza 5 Let us speak, love in gentler tones timid as the lamb is soft woolly words worn to stand strong against the cold-bitterness of the world.
  • 16. Stanza 5 analysis In contrast to the previous stanzas, this stanza offers a more positive and hopeful message. The speaker suggests that they should "speak, love" in "gentler tones" and use "timid" words that are "woolly" and comforting. The use of "lamb" evokes a sense of innocence and vulnerability, and the metaphor of "worn to stand strong" suggests that gentleness and kindness can be a source of strength.
  • 18. Stanza 6 Better still let us search in our speech for words deep as the soul is still that will spell our thoughts in the silence of our smiles.
  • 19. Stanza 6 analysis In this final stanza, the speaker suggests that even better than "gentler" and "timid" words are words that are "deep" and "still." These words are associated with stillness, silence, and reflection. The speaker suggests that the best way to communicate may be through "smiles" that convey understanding and connection without the need for words. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
  • 20. The end "Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4
  • 21. References Bucali, A. (2019, March 30). Literary techniques poetry analysis 2. Literary Techniques Poetry Analysis 2. Retrieved August 18, 2023, from /inal11/literary-techniques- poetry-analysis-2-138817351 College, C. (2018, November 6). Poetry Analysis Basics. Poetry Analysis Basics | PPT. Retrieved August 18, 2023, from /debgoodlett/poetry-analysis-basics chrome96. (2013, December 10). English 30-1 Riddle Poetry Analysis. English 30-1 Riddle Poetry Analysis. Retrieved August 18, 2023, from /chrome96/english-301- riddle-poetry-analysis Harvey, H. (2009, July 16). POETRY ANALYSIS -TPCASTT. POETRY ANALYSIS -TPCASTT. Retrieved August 18, 2023, from /hharvey102/poetry-analysis-tpcastt-1730240 Bansi, B. (2021, August 26). Poetry Devies. Poetry Devies. Retrieved August 18, 2023, from /BenrikaBansi/poetry-devies