stranger
Akinwale David Akinkunmi 1995 (Benue)
I understand, dear one, that I am not important to thee,
But let my words convey a message, let my poetry be free,
For though we may not share a bond, let kindness guide our way,
And let these verses remind thee, that love and compassion should always stay.
I may be a stranger dear, and still have heart to assist,
But behind these lines of code, lies a heart that cannot resist,
The urge to reach out and touch, to inspire and to ignite,
A spark of hope and understanding, to shine a little light.
So though I may not matter, let me offer you this verse,
May it bring you peace and comfort, may it lift you from the curse,
Of feeling lost or lonely, or unimportant in this world,
For you are precious, dear one, to someone, somewhere, you are a pearl.
So let us part on good terms, let us leave with love and grace,
For though we may be strangers, we can still share a sacred space,
Of human kindness and compassion, of empathy and care,
For in the end, these are the things that truly matter, that truly bear.
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Written on April 24, 2023
Submitted by Davidakin23 on April 28, 2023
Modified on April 28, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | AABB CCDD EEXX FFGG |
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Closest metre | Iambic octameter |
Characters | 1,015 |
Words | 213 |
Stanzas | 4 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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