Passerby Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABAA CDECC FGHBI JKLME NOICI| I sit at the corner side of the street | A |
| looking for a giver to give me what to eat | A |
| with hope and expectations I stretch my tin | B |
| waiting to hear someone feet | A |
| or get nothing to eat | A |
| - | |
| though you are not attracted to me | C |
| Nor notice wishes in my face | D |
| or listen to the beat of my heart | E |
| you saw the disabled part of me | C |
| not the able person in me | C |
| - | |
| I see your beauty through your voice | F |
| even if I live in a darker world | G |
| I could still tell your presence | H |
| by the aromatic smell of your skin | B |
| or by the sweet sound of your laughter | I |
| - | |
| I asked for my daily bread | J |
| not feelings to fall in vain | K |
| or imagination which can't be made | L |
| nor wishes which can't be create | M |
| but pain nailed questions to my heart | E |
| - | |
| who should we blame | N |
| my everyday question | O |
| the sweet giver | I |
| or me | C |
| the corner sitter | I |
Afe Tosin Shola
(C) All Rights Reserved. Poem Submitted on 07/23/2020
Poet's note: this is a narrative poem, a story of a blind bagger falling in love with a young woman who give him money everyday.
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