₦airaland Forum

scarr: @bolded so just because someone doesn't like poetry dat makes him a bad person? let ur work speak for u and stop d attention seeking.......ill rather stay with 100 non poetry lovers dan with one suicide bomber......plus ur poem won't stop a soldier from harassing you because u kicked a lil sand on his boots accidentally...#misplacedpriorities

one that do not fully love poetry or appreciate it. Has now made himself a judge of the provisions of a poetic mind. Sir like i stated in my article which probably brought you here. There re several instruments available to a poet, in the prosecution of a poem. They call them figure of speech. We have: hyperbole: this figure of speech appreciates exaggeration to drive an idea home. E.g the wine drunk at the party is enough to float a ship.( Doesn't mean any sailor is about to attempt such novel navigational feat. By floating a cruiser on a sea of wine.)
antonomasia: derived from the Greek word "onoma", when something or someone's office,reputation or fame is transferred to another in literature e.g wole soyinka is the African Shakespeare.
Okay what if we liken those that do not really appreciate poetry to suicide bombers as they both bring to an end a thing of beauty. Does that make them suicide bombers?
Ok something common. What if i say " i drank a glass of water" does that mean i just injested a glass cup holding water?
The beauty of poetry is in you being able to decode its true meaning.
The comment you quoted permit me to say. Is a victim of poetic reverie.

AkunneObinna: HEis just being passionate about his work... which to an "extent" is understandeble.... now i understant your point of view......its all good.

agaugust: That poem got 50 likes in 24 hours ! Good job mister writer, university professors don't get that much likes for a poem in a day at UNILAG.

-Augustine

.

you waste so much praise on a humble work such as this. thank you Mr Augustine.

ziky2010: Nice poem.those soldiers must really be commended.I always tremble anytime I hear d sound of a gun

don't we all? Only that some are forced by duty to dance to the music of the kalashnikova.they do not deserve praises they deserve to find a place in our heart.

AkunneObinna: this is beautiful piece sir, am pasting it on my facebook wall right now. Am a poet myself.

So
Cheers to the valiant ones
In whose arms envelopes a Nation
Cheers to the Titans
To the unsung heroes.

you will be doing me too much honour. Thanks My man.paste the link too. if you see it fit for credit.

Henry120: It's a beautiful piece man.

I was just too emotionally touched to comment, and still am. Many fathers, brothers, friends, sons and uncles are dying needlessly in this senseless insurgency.

There is absolutely no question I would have wished our military was a "parade ground" or a "hollywood" military like the SANDF.

God be with our armed forces and God bless you for this beautiful piece.

thanks sir. I ve followed your comments on beegeagle and NL and this coming from you means a lot.

Henry120 One of NL finest patriots viewing my thread. Oga leave your comment oh!!

decoderdgenius: Despite the fact that we all need encouragement in our endeavours, I believe a man should not blow his trumpet, rather, let his work blow it for him. Yes, u wrote a piece about Nigerian heroes, thats nice but it doesn't warrant ur going to and fro on nairaland complaining that no one appreciates ur piece. Actually I read it and I think its okay but stop whining. If u're good its just a matter of time, the world will know. Adios.

my man don't you think it wont be fair if you attribute an ill intention to my honest actions.
The work was created for the enjoyment of the public,
how that is achieved now depends on me and all those who see a need for the broadcast of this material.

biafranqueen: My favorite writer is Chris Abani (Graceland, Becoming Abigail) I went to a reading in Malibu California and I was the only person of color talk less of Nigerian. The hall was packed with white people but sadly most Nigerians never heard of him. So please learn from him and others like
Papa Achebe,Chimamada Ngozi Adichie were popular in America way before Nigerians appreciated them.

Keep living your passion and remember people only give you as much credit as you give yourself.

I suggest you submit it to a paper or some of the online contest. You are very talented the poem was deep and really brings up raw emotions to the reader. Send it to Vanguard they may even publish it.

few people on the internet space can boast of having attained your level of reasoning. Your love for poetry and Art is reflected in your word command. Believe me my dear friend. Your name will find a place in my diary today.

frabel: well done bro, more ink to ur feather. good work.

believe me my good man. It is kind words like this that gave me the feather from which this words flew into prints.

Teflony: Steve my bro, don't be depressed. Nigerians don't seem to appreciate poetry. Its a nice piece you got here. Keep writing, not to impress but to express. And like you said "every hero has his day".

with this little words of encouragement you ve uplifted a broken man's spirit.
Those that would not appreciate the aesthetic beauty of indigenous poetry are far worst than those who blow up, ancient structures and monasteries in defence of religion. Your words, my man was well received.