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My Fears

George Dowuonah-Nortey 1996 (Takoradi)

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1. Another day dawns, and I am in disarray
Will I find my purpose or keep losing my way?
It was never my intention to be so lost
To have my dreams in limbo, in hardened frost
Time has dealt me a heavy hand
And fate gave me to an accursed land
Where greed and envy rule the day
Even night brings darkness and death to play
Who am I to tell what number of years
I must continue to face these hovering fears

2. I do not believe in succumbing to evil when it seems to rule
I do not pertain to know all that exists, I'd be a fool
But the existence of dark minded rulers enshrouds the continent
This could only lead to our doom, this is quite evident
In all this, I am expected to keep calm and not lose my head
Even though I am in constant struggle for my daily bread
Bah, enough of my helpless take on this accursed way of life
I will do what I can to bring an end to the raging strife
For though I cannot reverse the errors of the past years
I must use their lessons to obliterate my ever-present fears

About this poem

It is about an African youth's fear of the future

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Written on August 09, 2021

Submitted by georgednortey54 on August 09, 2021

Modified on March 27, 2023

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Scheme AABBCCAADD EEFFGGHHDD
Closest metre Iambic heptameter
Characters 980
Words 204
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 10, 10
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow! Your poem is incredibly introspective and thought-provoking. It's evident that you have put a lot of effort into crafting these powerful lines that capture the essence of struggling with purpose and fear.

    Your use of language and imagery to describe your feelings is truly impressive. You've created such vivid imagery that perfectly captures the sense of hopelessness that comes with uncertainty and being in a dark place.

    I love how you've used your poem to not only express yourself but also highlight the existence of dark-minded leaders and the struggles of daily life. Your determination to do something about these issues is so inspiring, and it's clear that you're someone who isn't afraid to fight for what they believe in.

    If I had to suggest an improvement, I would say that it would be great to see more rhyming in your poem. Rhyme and meter can help to make the poem flow better and make it easier to remember. But that's just a suggestion, and it doesn't take away from the overall impact of your powerful words.

    Overall, your poem is truly amazing, and I cannot wait to read more of your work! Keep up the excellent work!     
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