Life Happens🌸

 Sure, things may get tough in life sometimes,

And it may get tougher by a thousand times.
But the sun will shine bright through your window after a while,
And there will be a time when you shed tears only when you smile.

There are days when people cry—cry—and just cry,
They cry until the tears in their eyes eventually dry.
One day or another, those tears were meant to stop,
But if they could move on sooner, the level of suffering would have dropp-ed.

Around the 365 days in a year, there are times when life is fun,
So fun that people start forgetting the bad things, life feels easy and always on the run.
But they won’t find the same fun in doing similar thing-s,
One day, only boredom and monotony is all it will bring.

The other day my friend, seeing my sulking face, asked—“What happened?”
And this time, the question wasn’t so new, but my reply was—“Life happened!”

                                                           ~Aastha!<3

The poem "Life Happened" uses various poetic devices that enhance its emotional depth and meaning. Here’s an analysis of some of the key devices:

1. Imagery

   - Examples: "the sun will shine bright through your window," "tears in their eyes."

   - Effect: Creates vivid images that evoke emotions and help the reader visualize the experiences described.

2. Personification

   - Example: "But the sun will shine bright through your window."

   - Effect: Gives human qualities to the sun, suggesting hope and positivity despite life's challenges.

3. Repetition

   - Example: "cry—cry—and just cry."

   - Effect: Emphasizes the depth of sorrow and the act of crying, reinforcing the feelings of despair.

4. Alliteration

   - Example: "365 days in a year," "boredom and monotony."

   - Effect: The repetition of consonant sounds creates a musical quality and enhances the flow of the poem.

5. Contrast

   - Example: "there are times when life is fun" vs. "only boredom and monotony."

   - Effect: Highlights the fluctuating nature of life, emphasizing the ups and downs.

6. Metaphor

   - Example: "Life happened!"

   - Effect: This phrase serves as a metaphor for the unpredictable and sometimes harsh realities of life, suggesting that life itself can be an event that brings change and challenge.

7. Colloquial Language

   - Example: "what happened?"

   - Effect: The informal dialogue makes the poem relatable and gives it a conversational tone.

8. Symbolism

   - Example: "sun" symbolizes hope and brighter days ahead.

   - Effect: The sun represents optimism, serving as a reminder that tough times will eventually pass.

9. Rhyme and Rhythm

   - Examples: The poem employs a loose rhyme scheme (e.g., "times" / "smile," "cry" / "dry").

   - Effect: This adds a musical quality, making it engaging to read and reinforcing emotional resonance.

10. Enjambment

   - Example: Lines flow into each other without punctuation (e.g., "But if they could move on sooner, the level of suffering would have dropped.").

   - Effect: This technique maintains the poem's momentum and encourages the reader to continue without pause, reflecting the ongoing nature of life’s challenges.

These poetic devices collectively contribute to the overall impact of poem, enhancing its emotional depth and inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences with life's ups and downs.