The Aroma Of War Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCD EFE GHIJ KLMN OPQR STUVF VVWXFThe banana republic | A |
The kingdom of terrorists | B |
Men of no conscience | C |
At Sambisa savannah | D |
- | |
The aroma of war is spreading | E |
The Niger river is salty | F |
Fishes are dying | E |
- | |
Religious acrimony bites hard | G |
Israelites are no longer safe | H |
Their lives threatened | I |
Day and Nights | J |
- | |
Many adopted and massacred | K |
Some beheaded like the apostles | L |
of old | M |
Kiths and Kins in pains | N |
- | |
The plantation is clouded with fear | O |
Our leaders mute | P |
Who is steaming the pot of war | Q |
The aroma is deadly and destructive | R |
- | |
Biafran war a history note | S |
Igbos victimized and traumatized | T |
Religious war a deadly call | U |
Unity the aroma of peace | V |
and tranquility | F |
- | |
Israelites and Ishmaelites | V |
are brothers | V |
Under the lordship of Abraham | W |
But the evil one sowed the seed | X |
of discord and acrimony | F |
Jude Chukwuemeka Muoneke
Poet's note: This is a religious poem. It preaches peace and unity in Nigeria. Nigeria at as when this poem was written was be clouded with fear among her citizens. The high rate of terrorism is alarming and degrading. Many are not longer safe in their homes, especially the Christians. Peaceful coexistence is the motor of progressive society.
(1)
Poem topics: , Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
Submit Spanish Translation
Submit German Translation
Submit French Translation
Write your comment about The Aroma Of War poem by Jude Chukwuemeka Muoneke
Best Poems of Jude Chukwuemeka Muoneke