The first note will take time to rhyme
The value of it semibreve is the whole poem
Bringing them both into harmony
This is the A,B,C,D,E,F, and G of poetry
Ascending in sequence from low to high
While blending these words together
Giving them the perfect pitch and tone
Creating sounds that penetrate into the mind
Thus!
Poetry's Perfect Pitch
Categories:
semibreve, poetry,
Form: Free verse
When you get to the king’s palace
My brother
Whenever you get the chance to sit and dine with the king
Do not raise your shoulders so high,
So high above the level of your head
Do not ask him for too many favors
Do not stir up old quarrels
Never should you reflect upon the past bone of contention;
Remember all those who helped you-
Those who introduced you to the king
And his cohorts
Do not eat hastily
Nor drink noisily
In the presence of the princes
Uphold your beautiful, courageous character;
Do not deflower the young princess there
Do not stand or leave the presence of the king
With crumpled shirts or an unkempt bow-tie
Many lives have been lost before you gained acceptance
And recognition to stay in that glamorous palace-
It sounds though like Pyrrhic victory in my ears:
Our gains do not outweigh our losses.
May we sing the glad song of Moses?
I shall be consoled by the long stretch
Of the dotted semibreve.
Written by Ebenezer K N Baiden- Amissah
P O Box LG 1254, Legon, Accra.
Telephone 0245310380/0201257024
Categories:
semibreve, inspirational, integrity, life,
Form: Free verse