I stopped smoking
Akinwale David Akinkunmi 1995 (Benue)
Oh, sweet Leah, my heart's delight,
I stopped smoking for your sake tonight.
For in your eyes I saw the truth,
And knew that I must change my youth.
No longer will I let the smoke,
Pollute my lungs with every toke.
For in your love I find my breath,
And know that smoking leads to death.
The scent of roses on the breeze,
Is now the only thing I seize,
For in your arms I find my peace,
And smoking brings me only disease.
Oh, sweet Leah, my heart's delight,
I'll give up smoking for you each night.
For in your love I find my way,
And know that I'll be healthier each day.
So let us walk in gardens green,
And breathe the air that's pure and clean,
For in your love I find my life,
And know that I'll be free from strife.
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Written on March 24, 2023
Submitted by Davidakin23 on April 22, 2023
Modified on April 28, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | Aabb ccdd eexe Aaff gghh |
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 734 |
Words | 171 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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