I need help determining the meter in my poem.
The Ocean says, "Roar" to wake me up,
And I smile as I grab my coffee cup,
Because this is the day the Lord has made!
I refuse to quiver and be afraid.
The sunburst peeks through my window wide,
And stay that way till close noon tide.
The coffee seeps into my thinking skull,
"Today is not boring! Today is not dull!'
There are many things to do today
And I'll be successful because I pray.
Always Always, be on your knees,
Jesus will give you all with a "Please."
All you desires, all of your needs,
Come from above with heavenly speeds.
He loves you! He loves you! I
Tell you this is true.
He loves you! He loves you! And
There is nothing you can do!
So I realize some of this my seem random but I was desperate and had to come up with something.
If you can help, please let me know.
For the most part, it seems like iambic tetrameter (see the first link I gave you in the other post), but it's irregular enough that it's hard to tell.
http://www.answers.com/topic/free-verse
I feel like even on the first line I leave an unstressed syllable. I know it needs work but what do you think...??It's supposed to be all the same I believe.
If all the lines are supposed to be the same, then you'll need to do some editing.
Here are the first 4 lines, with the stressed syllables in CAPS and a slash mark (/) between the feet:
The O / cean SAYS / "ROAR" to / WAKE me up,
And I SMILE / as I GRAB / my COF / fee CUP,
Because THIS / is the DAY / the LORD / has MADE!
I re FUSE / to QUI / ver and BE / a FRAID.
line 1 = iamb, iamb, trochee, trochee
line 2 = anapest, anapest, iamb, iamb
line 3 = anapest, anapest, iamb, iamb
line 4 = anapest, iamb, anapest, iamb
So ... I think what you need to do is pick a pattern you want to follow, and then change the words so they fit.
Use http://www.thesaurus.com to find synonyms.
To determine the meter in a poem, you'll need to identify the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in each line. Meter refers to the rhythmic structure of a poem, and understanding the meter helps to analyze its overall flow and musicality.
One common meter is iambic meter, which consists of two syllables per foot with the first syllable unstressed and the second syllable stressed (da-DUM). Another common meter is trochaic meter, which also consists of two syllables per foot but with the first syllable stressed and the second syllable unstressed (DUM-da). These are just a couple of the many types of meter that can be present in a poem.
To analyze the meter in your poem, you can start by examining the stressed and unstressed syllables in each line. You may want to mark the stressed syllables with a (/) and the unstressed syllables with a (x) to visualize the pattern.
For example, let's look at the first two lines:
The Ocean says, "Roar" to wake me up,
And I smile as I grab my coffee cup.
Using the (/) for stressed syllables and (x) for unstressed syllables, we can analyze it in this way:
x / x / x x x / x x x
And I smile as I grab my coffee cup.
Based on this analysis, the meter here seems to be mostly iambic, with a few variations. However, it's important to note that metrical variation can add interest and dynamics to a poem. Therefore, it is not necessary for every line to strictly adhere to a specific meter.
You can continue this process by analyzing the stressed and unstressed syllables in each line of your poem to determine the meter. Remember to look for any patterns or variations in the way syllables are stressed or unstressed.
By analyzing the meter in your poem, you'll gain a better understanding of its rhythmic structure, which can enhance your interpretation and appreciation of the poem's overall impact.