Blank Verse
Blank verse is called blank because it does not have to rhyme. It is composed in iambic petrameter. It is often used for monologues and expressing dramatic feeling. It was first used in English by Surrey's translation of Virgil's Aeneid. It was also used by Shakespeare, Milton, and Wordsmith. Blank Verse is usually divided into verse paragraphs of varying length, though it can be used in stanzas of equal length.
"The Human Race"
What kind of life is this that we all lead,
Where we all rush about like mice in cages
Without a thought of higher existence,
Forgetting those we love and whom love us,
Passing by the needy and weakest lives,
And stepping over others to gain success?
What has the human race become these days?
Filled with selfish wants and hateful thinking.
Is this what we want to been seen for future
generations? People of hate and greed?
Can you look your child in the eye now
And reveal what you have done without guilt?
Can you say good bye to this life without
regrets? Can you face your mistakes today
And forgive yourself with blessed patience?
Are you who you truly want to be now?
Can you wake up tomorrow and look at
The mirror and be able to trust the face
You see starring back at you with peace?
Do not lie to yourself to cover the facts.
Become your best self and redeem your race,
Be one to sway the tide and recover
The potential we once offered this Earth.
Only we can change our pace and turn
over a new leaf to begin a new
revolution of greatness and life.
Remember who you are and have pride in
Calling yourself one of the human race.
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