Sonnet 08: Celebrating Black Grandeur
Christen Kuikoua 2007 (United States)
In liberty's realm, we bear a cross of might,
Our skin, a testament to trials that tower high.
Injustice, a tempest, a loss that rages in the night,
Yet, in our hearts, resilience roars like thunder in the sky.
Racism, a monstrous shadow, a venomous haze,
A brutal echo of the world's scornful refrain.
Yet, we soar above the maze, ablaze,
Every scar transformed, a phoenix's triumphant gain.
Against the torrents of hate, we stand as towers,
Our spirit unyielding, an unbroken form.
In every right and wrong, we bloom like midnight flowers,
We find the power to reshape, to transform.
For being Black transcends mere pain's domain,
A symphony of strength, a perennial refrain.
In the heart of the midnight, a constellation bold,
A diadem of stars upon our regal heads.
Ebony skin, where tales of valor are told,
Kissed by the sun, a flame that never sheds.
Black, not a curse, but a throne of grandeur,
A monument of endurance etched in our frame.
Resilience, a tapestry woven with fervor,
We rise, our brilliance, an everlasting flame.
Proudly we stand beneath the cosmic dome,
Our heads held high, an anthem to the night.
Our indomitable spirit, a meteoric poem,
Our identity, a battle cry burning bright.
For being Black is not a source of shame,
But a crown adorned with pride, in life's bold game.
About this poem
The poem is a powerful exploration of the strength, resilience, and pride within the Black community in the face of adversity. It uses vivid metaphors to convey the trials, losses, and oppression associated with racism, while also celebrating the ability to rise above and transform these challenges. The imagery of thunder, towers, and midnight flowers symbolizes the unyielding spirit and transformative power of the Black experience. Ultimately, the poem asserts that being Black is not a source of shame but a crown adorned with pride in the game of life. This poem also Follow the New Created Poetic Structure The Christen Kuikoua Sonnet Also Known As The Kuikouan Sonnet. The Christen kuikoua Sonnets is a new Form Of Poetry That 16 years Old Poet And Social Activist Christen Kuikoua Is Trying to Introduced. This New Poetic form Deviates From the Conventional 14- Line Sonnets Structure From that date Back to 13th Century In Italy. Unlike the regular most known 4 types of sonnets Shakespearean, Petrarchan, Spenserian, and Miltonic, the Christen Kuikoua Sonnets Also Known As kuikouan Sonnet is a new form unfolds in 24 lines, each carefully crafted to weave a narrative that explores the spectrum of human experiences. more »
Written on December 13, 2023
Submitted by ChristenKuikouafans on December 13, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABAB CDCD EFEF DD GHGH XIXI XAXA II |
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 1,324 |
Words | 261 |
Stanzas | 8 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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