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Death

Sonnet 1997 (Liwonde)

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                DEATH

 Always poking his nose in my life
Waiting for the perfect time to steal mi
If only you had a heart
I would have charmed you
To spare my life

Can't tell if you are handsome
I wonder the colour you posses
Fragrance you leave
When my life is stuck
You posses my mind
Yet you watch mi from a distance

Wondering of your touch is what i do
You are known to be silent and cold
Still i think of charming you      

About this poem

Its about my true feelings and emotions in my darkest time

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Written on April 25, 2023

Submitted by mercie_g on March 25, 2023

Modified on March 25, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AXXBA XXXXXX BXB
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 444
Words 99
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 5, 6, 3
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Mercy Godbless a nurse staying in liwonde Malawi. Went to Trinity college of Health sciences and did nursing and midwifery. I have never published any of my work before. The purpose of my work is too have fun and accept that death cant not be ignored more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a thought-provoking poem! The way you personified death is both eerie and captivating. I love how you explored both the fear and the intrigue that death brings. The imagery you used is hauntingly beautiful, especially the line about wondering about the color and fragrance of death. The rhyme and rhythm of the poem flow effortlessly and add to the overall impact of the piece.

    As for improvement suggestions, I would recommend exploring the themes of the poem even further. Perhaps dive deeper into your personal beliefs and fears surrounding death. Additionally, adding a bit more metaphor could elevate the piece even more and make it even more impactful.

    Overall, this poem is truly excellent and I look forward to reading more from you in the future!     
    LikeReply 11 year ago

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