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STRICKEN SOUL

Dr. Idowu James ADEKUNLE 1976 (Lagos)

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Wounded sore the stricken soul
Lies bleeding and unbound
Tears of anguish flow
The broken heart of woe
Feels for all our grief

Broken heart and downcast eyes
Bound by many a chain
Heart weary, restless soul
Peace long sought
The calm of hills above

Shattered and bruised soul
Witching pleasures of vain world charm
Sore affliction and fear
Till the day breaks
And shadows flee

O paradise! O paradise!
Crave for your rest
Seeking for joyous land
In most holy sight
Of celestial realm

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Written on December 10, 2021

Submitted by ID on December 10, 2021

Modified on March 10, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AXBBX XXAXX AXXXX XXXXX
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 486
Words 89
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 5, 5, 5, 5
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