Overwhelmed

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The feeling of being overwhelmed with anything is kind of a bliss,

Not only when it’s positive but also negative—why? Let me tell you this.

Whether I am dipped in melancholy or feel ecstasy beyond any limits,

At least in those moments, my life feels fulfilled.

Every now and then, we strive for more than what we own,

Feeling overwhelmed with anything indeed is a complete zone.

Feeling overwhelmed is also a feeling of being completely fulfilled,

Yet we crave more and more and more—to be happy and thrilled.

                                                                 ~Aastha! <3


The core message of this poem revolves around the paradox of feeling overwhelmed—how it can be both a burden and a blessing. It highlights that whether emotions are deeply melancholic or euphorically ecstatic, they bring a sense of fulfillment, making one feel truly alive. Despite this, human nature constantly craves more, never fully satisfied even when overwhelmed. The poem reflects on the irony of seeking completeness in emotions while simultaneously longing for something beyond them.


The poem "Overwhelmed" includes several poetic devices that enhance its meaning and rhythm. Here’s a list of them:

  1. Rhyme Scheme – The poem follows a consistent rhyme pattern (e.g., bliss/this, limits/fulfilled), creating musicality.

  2. Paradox – The idea that being overwhelmed, even negatively, can be blissful is a paradox, as it contradicts common expectations.

  3. Repetition – The phrase "more and more and more" emphasizes the human tendency to constantly crave more.

  4. Alliteration – Examples include "feeling fulfilled", "completely fulfilled", and "happy and thrilled", adding a rhythmic effect.

  5. Enjambment – Lines flow into the next without abrupt pauses, making the poem read smoothly.

  6. Contrast (Juxtaposition) – The poem contrasts melancholy with ecstasy, showing the duality of emotions.

  7. Metaphor – "Dipped into melancholy" metaphorically describes deep sadness as something one can be submerged in.

  8. Personification – "Feeling overwhelmed is also a feeling of being completely fulfilled" gives human-like qualities to an emotion.


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