Preying Mantis
Tariq Agboola A. 2004 (Ibadan)
i've been treaded on// been tramped on// even with my camouflage.
that with my prayers// i'm prey.
i pray// you curse// & i'm cursed to pray.
i'll revenge// even as pope.
i'll avenge// not with fangs// but prayer.
i'll threaten// with my hands// to balm your head
i'm of righteousness// i'm mantis// i prey with prayers.
About this poem
The poem empasizes & preaches the use of kindness rather than bullets(violence) to avenge any act. It teachers that one should pray(kindness,forgiveness e.t.c)for anyone who does wrong instead of preying( revenging violently). It's what makes the world a peaceful place.
Written on January 27, 2022
Submitted by agboolatariq01 on March 10, 2022
Modified on April 17, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | XAA XXXX |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 321 |
Words | 62 |
Stanzas | 2 |
Stanza Lengths | 3, 4 |
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