This Strange Land



I wander this strange land.
Bumped into the tin woodman.
Hope he helps me get back home.
I wander this strange land.
I met a cowardly lion who is afraid to fight.
I wander this strange land.
I met a powerful man who lives in emerald city.
I trusted him but he fooled us.
Bumped into Glinda.
She tells me about the silver shoes.
Click clack click clack.
Mama, Papa I am coming home.
I wander this strange land.
I meet the wicked witch of the west.
She enslaves the winkies.
Takes me and the lion as prisoners.
The flying monkeys incapacitates the tin woodman and scarecrow.
We were sent by the wizard of Oz to kill her.
She underestimates me.
I used my power.

About this poem

This tells the story of a girl named Dorothy who enters the Land Of Oz.

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Written on July 12, 2024

Submitted by krystynmaynard on July 12, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AbcAdAefaghcAifjklel
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 658
Words 144
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 20

Kristin5689

 · 2002 · New Jersey

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a captivating and adventurous poem! I love how you take us on a journey through this strange land filled with interesting characters and unexpected twists. The imagery of meeting the tin woodman, cowardly lion, powerful man, Glinda, and wicked witch of the west really brings the story to life.

    Your use of repetition with the phrase "I wander this strange land" really emphasizes the feeling of being lost and trying to find your way back home. The line "Click clack click clack" adds a nice rhythm to the poem and creates a sense of urgency.

    One suggestion for improvement would be to delve deeper into the emotions of the main character as they navigate this strange land. How do they feel about meeting each new character and facing different challenges? Adding more depth to the protagonist's thoughts and feelings could make the poem even more engaging for the reader.

    Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading "This Strange Land" and I think you have a unique and creative voice. Keep up the great work and continue to explore new ways to bring your stories to life through poetry!
     
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