Good day everyone, I wrote a poem recently..... I would not mind an assessment and conversation about it.
Thank you for showing me around.
Invasion
"All hail the king!
Pardon me for barging into your honour's chamber.
The Spartans have invaded the creek, all in.
I mean, sir! The deserts are flooded with blood.
I am afraid, the natives are panting like pressured bulls, your honour!
I do not know, but the seedlings are now giants with discord
Bulging eyes, yearning, ranting, nagging in readiness to devour
The once innocent, now full-fledged marauder per hour
Songs of praise to the king are far-flung a dead memory
Dukes, whose beards swept dirt off your sandals in your honour,
are patrons of the Spartans' camp, joggling with their armoury
Sadly, your majesty, your throne is no more yours.
And your queens are now matrons of the ugly Moores.
Oops! I forgot, blood spluttered from your princes' heads
as fierce soldiers mock their remains, your honour
Your Princesses, Mistresses on Spartans' beds
Even I, as I report I am... "
Forgive me, my king, that was my rehearsed speech for the banquet play.
Happy Anniversary,
The Queen sent for you!
Excuse me, Your Majesty
-Olatunde Olooro (Aare Onigedu)
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