Here I Am! Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDEF GHDIJIDK LMNOPQ PRSTUHere 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
(C) All Rights Reserved. Poem Submitted on 10/30/2020
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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