Funom Makama Poet Ode

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This is an Ode about Sweden. Sweden remained neutral in all wars, despite being a one-time great continental military power (lines 1 & 2). It is the world’s 3rd largest exporter of music after USA and the UK (line 3). They are the creators of the three-point seat-belts (line 4) and the first country in the world to ban the smacking of children (line 5). Forests cover is over 50% of Sweden (line 7) and the Moose is the most dangerous animal in Sweden, causing road accidents (line 8).

Large But In a Small Size

A one time monster in military prowess
but unbelievably luke-warm in all global turmoils.
After one and two, it stands tallest in shipment of melodious sounds;
from its creative mind comes the modern-day seat belt
and the first to eradicate kid’s domestic judgments.

Tradition is highlighted by its crayfish party,
while the woods and beings share equal ration of existence.
The moose then creates an Irony in the danger of death
all in confinement of the most highly taxed population in the globe.

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Lin Lane December 22, 2015 at 8:23 AM You have a very interesting way of describing these different countries. I'm enjoying reading them. I've sent you soup mail. Funom Makama January 28, 2016 at 9:50 AM Thank you so much for the soup mail... I will correct it right now after ending this reply.

James Inman December 22, 2015 at 8:16 AM Interesting tribute to Sweden, nicely written Funom. Funom Makama January 28, 2016 at 9:51 AM Thank you so much James Inman