Butterfly poetry collection
Patience and Haste: Poetic Contrasts
A varied collection of poems gathered around this subject, with space for different voices, images, and moods.
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patience and haste
, our collection of poems delves into the contrasting emotions and experiences associated with these two concepts. From the tranquil beauty of patience to the urgency of haste, each poem offers a unique perspective on the interplay between these opposing forces.
Discover the profound insights and poignant reflections captured in our selection of poems that compare patience and haste. Dive into the depths of hope and despair, explore the complexities of love and hate, or ponder the mysteries of light and darkness. Each poem is a window into the human experience, inviting you to contemplate the nuances of patience and haste in a new light.
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Steady and Swift:
Patience is steady, calm and sure,
Haste swift, hard to endure.
One waits with a peaceful heart,
The other rushes, tearing apart.
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Calm and Hurry:
Patience calm, a gentle breeze,
Haste hurry, never at ease.
One breathes with a steady pace,
The other runs, a frantic race.
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Endurance and Speed:
Patience endurance, quiet might,
Haste speed, day and night.
One perseveres, strong and true,
The other demands, what to do?
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Calm and Rush:
Patience is calm, a steady hand,
Haste is rush, quick demand.
One waits with gentle grace,
The other pushes, quicken pace.
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Endurance and Speed:
Patience is endurance, time's friend,
Haste is speed, quick to end.
One breathes deep, taking in stride,
The other rushes, no place to hide.
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Calm and Rush:
Patience, calm with time to spare,
Haste, where life's a hurried dare.
Patience, waits with steady heart,
Haste, it tears the time apart.
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Patience builds with every day,
Haste, it rushes dreams away.
Both together, teach us well,
In their balance, futures tell.





