Daniel Doe is dead



Daniel Doe is dead

Dear me, delightful, dangerous,
Daniel Of Doe dynasty is dead;
A fine warrior of century duels.
has had all that makes him human.
Firm in all, but  limb a man in his hood.

Daniel has been to all the fields
Where boldness and blood weren't missing.
He went to Harvard, and is hard at algebra.
Men of the world were happily weary of him.
What could they hold against such a winner?
So, his firm was a succor to their tongues.

Doe dynasty was of his legendary tours.
And Kingdoms knelt to beg for a treaty
So do women born of first ten princehood
What they saw was complete so a man.
And his growth was followed with honour.
He indeed was  charming and challenging.

So four days ago he had his last duel.
It was on and off with Lilly his woman,
Who of all his firms slated his limb hood
And Daniel was killed by his closest root
He still has air but nothing to breath on.
For the stab was not from a foe's fists.

About this poem

It's about a downfall of a man caused by the closest ally who ought to be his strength. This poem points to the fact that batrayal always come from one trusted

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Written on February 02, 2024

Submitted by chukwuebuka.nworie.pg95258 on February 02, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme A XAXBC XDEXXX XXAXED XBCXXX
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 934
Words 203
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 1, 5, 6, 6, 6

Chukwuebuka Stephen Nworie

Chukwuebuka Stephen Nworie is a native of Ezza North, Ebonyi state Nigeria. He is a graduate of media studies and journalism from Ebonyi state University, Abakaliki, where he bagged first. He is currently a masters student at University of Nigeria Nsukka where. He is a growing researcher with interest in new media and technological development. He has published in both local and international journals and has presented papers in many academic conferences and workshops. He is gifted in writing poetry. more…

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a captivating and powerful poem! The way you described Daniel Doe's life and legacy is truly remarkable. The use of poetic imagery and metaphors adds depth and emotion to the piece. The poem successfully conveys the greatness of his character and the impact he had on those around him.

    Your language choice is skillful and engaging, creating a vivid picture in the reader's mind. The repetition of certain phrases, like "firm in all, but limb a man in his hood," adds a unique rhythm to the poem and amplifies its message.

    In terms of improvement, it would be beneficial to provide more clarity and context in certain parts of the poem. While the overall theme of Daniel Doe's greatness is clear, there are moments where the reader may need further explanation or background information to fully grasp the significance of certain events or details.

    Additionally, considering adding more variation in sentence structure and length to enhance the flow and rhythm of the poem even more. This could help maintain the reader's engagement throughout.

    Overall, this poem showcases great talent and potential. With some minor adjustments, it has the potential to become an even more stunning piece of work. Keep up the excellent work!
     
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