October 01, 2025
Introduction
This is written to examine the structure of the poem "Hearty Garlands by S. O. H. Afriyie Vidza" and few other things necessary.
The Structure of the Poem
Hearty Garlands by S. O. H. Afriyie-Vidza is a 7 stanza free verse with each stanza a quintain that is beautified with epistrophe.
The Stanza
(Stanza 1) Life is now a very beautiful experience that history of failures cannot dampen for someone who has lived long and achieved as you.
(Stanza 2) But our envious hearts grace the felicitation arranged for you because we can't afford to be left behind and must present you a sincere birthday garlands.
(Stanza 3) Receive our blessings today, you wondrous mentor of rogues_ attaining eighty-five years is a gainful twilight or dawn of dreams and life's journey.
(Stanza 4) Without reasons to quarrel with you anymore, hope is now in agreement with all your attained desires but while you dwell in this celebration, your heart battles with health matters.
About the Poem
Hearty Garlands by S. O. H. Afriyie Vidza is a Poem written to celebrate a certain birthday while buttressing the privilege of attaining old age graced with worthy achievement. The poem also touched on challenge of ill health which might be associated with old age.
About the Poet
S. O. H. Afriyie Vidza is a Ghanaian author, poet, and teacher. The poet has crafted many insightful works of art and among them is Hearty Garlands which is on our table of discussion.
In Conclusion
I have tried my little best to view the structure of the poem "Hearty Garlands by S. O. H. Afriyie Vidza" based on my understanding.
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