Here I Am! Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDEF GHDIJIDK LMNOPQ PRSTU| Here like a penitent | A |
| At the grove of the ancient gods | B |
| I stand with hands raised | C |
| Like in worship and supplication | D |
| Chanting songs whose lyrics I understand not | E |
| Whose rhythm I can't dance | F |
| - | |
| The prophets lied | G |
| For they prophesied of better days | H |
| Yet they have been overtaken | D |
| By unprecedented evil | I |
| For the messiah has refused | J |
| To die for the people | I |
| He has forsaken his mission | D |
| Abandoned the flock he vowed to protect | K |
| - | |
| Yet they say better days are coming | L |
| Shall we clap for them | M |
| Or seek another way | N |
| For we stand at the crossroads | O |
| Unable to choose | P |
| The right from the wrong path | Q |
| - | |
| But we've got to choose | P |
| For soon the night would come | R |
| Upon us and we would be | S |
| Unable to distinguish | T |
| The black goat in the darkness | U |
Emmanuel Inya Otu-nwachi
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Poet's note: The poem decries the confused state of Nigerians in the face of unbridled corruption and maladministration faced in the country.
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Awoke Uchechukwu: Beautiful word picture...... I love this piece.
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