Wish Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EEFF GHGH GIGJ KLKL| A friend was to be rushed to a hospital | A |
| Then I was just five | B |
| Knowing it was critical | A |
| Yet I couldn't strive | B |
| - | |
| Boredom swiftly lost like in family house | C |
| With the heaviness of the chest | D |
| Deep sighs and fear from spouse | C |
| Like the one in a hornet's nest | D |
| - | |
| Here comes her husband | E |
| Immediately out from the barn and | E |
| Obeying all the strong orders | F |
| In rushing her to the life dealers | F |
| - | |
| I could hear her groaning | G |
| Vibrating out of iron tin | H |
| Screaming and moaning | G |
| Just for her to win | H |
| - | |
| I became tensed and wincing | G |
| So worried that I couldn't eat | I |
| I wish I can have her dancing | G |
| Started praying for her to make it | J |
| - | |
| Suddenly I heard the baby cry | K |
| Soberly I wish to beg her someday | L |
| Knowing that I didn't try | K |
| Now wishing her a happy Birthday | L |
Effi David
Poet's note: A birthday wish to a friend after some couple of years that I wasn't able to be of help. Dedicating this specially to a Kenyan friend (IRENE).
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