ONCE UPON A TIME
Ephraim Mmesoma 2000 (Imo State)
Once upon a time, when i was young
When i wasn't worried about getting it all wrong
When all i cared about was growing out my hair
When my utmost concern was what i would get for christmas
When no responsibility was heaped on me.
Once upon a time, i was enthusiastic
I was carefree and unapologetic
I always picked fights and won
I was called fat and it bothered me
I knew i could never fail.
Now i fail and I'm told its life i need more effort
People are watching me and they expect a lot
Everyday i try not to be a disappointment
I'm not allowed to be carefree anymore
I try to be myself but they want more.
Once upon a time means a story to tell
A tale to share, when i had little worries
When i while away time with my hobbies
Once upon a time i was a princess without responsibility
Now I'm a Queen i should portray reliability.
About this poem
Talks about. How we are not prepared to be adults... How it dawns on us that life isnt easy...
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Written on September 06, 2022
Submitted by ephraimmmesoma on September 25, 2022
Modified on April 30, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | XXXXA BBXAX XXXCC XDDAA |
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 838 |
Words | 172 |
Stanzas | 4 |
Stanza Lengths | 5, 5, 5, 5 |
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