Jaja's Kids Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDAECFGHIJKL| With sunken eyes plastered on tribal marked faces | A |
| The oldest held Ola who held his twin | B |
| Today's return from school tasted bitter | C |
| In deafening silence they trodded back home | D |
| In gloom and black Mama embraced her offsprings | A |
| She knew the dreaded day had come father's day again | E |
| Alas the query she flees from arrives as her own early August visitor | C |
| Not at the doorstep but intimately trapped in the innocent bodies she begot | F |
| Filled with spite she spits the name that burns her tongue Jaja | G |
| By now the story was etched on the lips of The oldest | H |
| In the same hue what follows is he would be back soon from his journey to afar | I |
| She knew Ola and his twin will join her in waiting for the bus that never arrived | J |
| The intense tone of certainty in Mama's voice convinced them like me years ago | K |
| But the months passed and still they waited | L |
Obagha Chiamaka
(C) All Rights Reserved. Poem Submitted on 12/16/2022
Poet's note: This poem was written in response to a writing prompt. However, I find myself connecting to the struggles of a single parent. I always wonder what they tell their kids when they're innocent children confront them with questions that remind them of so much. I really like this poem. It should be my second favorite.
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