The Battle Within Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCE FDFD GDGDGD| Born from a furnace the demons arose | A |
| egotistic in nature and not giving a damn | B |
| unrivalled yet still their power grows | A |
| wolfing attitudes with enemies as lamb | B |
| - | |
| daringly a David was born | C |
| with enough shield for a brain as protection | D |
| very soon we'll have a demon to mourn | C |
| but could I kill this Goliath he questioned | E |
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| the jig is up I'm afraid there is no winner in this battle | F |
| the more we fight we come to the same conclusion | D |
| together we are stronger if remade no more need for sacrifices of cattle | F |
| could it be that we were once one before who the hell separated us who caused all this illusion | D |
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| still confused but what's the point of this from the beginning | G |
| a pair playing a deadly game as one | D |
| this is a battle between the mind and the body so who am I kidding | G |
| I'll be surprised if someone said I won | D |
| so please I ask you am I winning | G |
| or the battle has not yet begun | D |
Oluwadunjoye John Tobi
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Poet's note: This poem explores the internal conflict between opposing forces, symbolized by demons and a heroic figure akin to David facing Goliath. The poem delves into themes of duality, identity, and the struggle for self-understanding.
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