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Mission impossible
A long night I grieve of it,
Along the paths of a wooden, dark forest.
For a journey,
Such a long journey,
The adventure deep,
The darkness sharp,
With very dead ends,
In tenebrous shadows.
And the light crashes,
Dimes and shouts down
In droughts of nightmares.
Plenty of times I shed tears,
The gloomy clouds enveloping the land,
While autumn storms gallop on stage,
Sheltered in agony,
Under traumas of lightnings, tunnels,
Overwhelming shadows and darkness appear,
Pain echoing a sad eye,
As humanity remains unfriendly.
So worthless, am I?
Ridiculed, a rejected land,
Degrading laughter,
And the violent respect of roses.
Cries of the blood of an innocent boy,
In tears like an ocean,
A wondering height clashing dreams,
My heart on edges,
Fate remains hidden.
Into a “Black Fall,” I pray,
Battling the darkness,
Alone in the wired dark,
Terrified, nervous.
Through the crave den of brutal pins,
Shattered in a black spell.
Drawn in darkness,
Eclipse rains,
Death hunting my soul,
Through tombs I Slender,
Gripping for hopes,
As I stumble in the dark,
But will I rise again?
And can’t this be my path to glory?.
ABOUT THE POET
A Malian born who grew up in another land that was odd of his own. Spending 13 years of sorrowful experiences made him to feel inferior and degrading among society. His sufferings and challenges that he faced in Sierra Leone gave him the conviction that the world is filled with injustice and violence, impurity and tremendous hardships that had never crossed his mind during his childhood.His disturbing life cycle was like a spell cage or a cursed rotating his personality making him to look miserable and surbodinent towards others even though he was more talented. Every were he goes was always the same that even his own nation(Mali)couldn’t help and his parents had enough of his poor condition while leaving him alone to bleed and grieve in tears as a result of this psychological effect. The method of being discriminated and ignored because of certain criterias even by his own relatives, gave him the impression that no matter how hard he tries to achieve in life he would never attain his dreams, leaving him to grieve in pain and fear as he named his birthday present “Mission Impossible “
SUBJECT MATTER
The poem Mission Impossible by Dookwon Iswamaf presents a haunting exploitation of despair, isolation and the struggle for hope amidst overwhelming darkness.
The “wooden and dark forest”, which symbolizes a place of uncertainty and fear, reflecting the internal journey of the speaker. The “long night” signifies a period of grief and personal struggle, where the depth of the forest mirrors the emotional turmoil experience. As the poem progresses, the imageries becomes increasingly vivid,portraying a landscape filled with “gloomy clouds”,” autumn storms “, and the “traumas of lighting and tunnels” of which contributed to the atmosphere of anguish and despair.
The speaker feels a profound sense of loneliness and worthlessness, articulated through the lines like “As humanity remains unfriendly” and “So worthless am I?” These feelings exacerbated by societal rejection and ridicule, which turn the journey into a battle not only against external forces but also inner demons as he exclaims "death hunting my soul".The “cries of the innocent boy”and “ the violent respect of roses” brings a stark confrontation with violence and loss, exemplifying the speaker’s emotional weight especially against the opposite ***.
As darkness blanket the landscape, as revealed "Overwhelming shadows and darkness appear"which symbolizes a world of impurity. However, amidst the chaos, as he longs for connection and hope, displayed in the speaker’s struggles through the “brutal pins”, “black spell"and the metaphor of being “gripped for hopes” highlights the tension of giving up and the desire to persevere.
Ultimately, the poem culminates in a critical moment of introspection, where the speaker questioned the ability to rise again, Pondering whether these struggles can lead to a path of glory. The repeated imagery of darkness contrast with the hope for a brighter future which seems to be impossible due to human imaginations, illustrating a universal theme of resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.The title “Mission impossible” encapsulates this conflict—an acknowledgement
the journey is fraught with challenges, yet also a testament to the human spirit’s quest for redemption and light even in the bleakest of circumstances.
There are various themes used in the poem, these are:
1, Theme of despair and grief:from the outset, the speaker expresses a profound sense grief, evidenced by lines like “ A long night I grieve of it” encapsulates a period of sufferings, suggesting a significant emotional burden and a struggle against overwhelming feelings of sadness. The imagery of a “wooden and dark forest” a journey through life uncertainties, where the paths are obscured and the destination unclear.
2,Themes of isolation and loneliness
Throughout the poem, the speaker feels lonely in his journey. So phrases like “Battling the darkness,” "alone in the wired and dark" emphasizing the sense of isolation. This resonates with the theme of feeling disconnected from others, particularly in moments of hardships, leading to an intensified emotion of loneliness amidst the struggles.
3,Theme of struggle between light and darkness: The poem contrasts elements of light and darkness frequently. The “very dead ends of tenebrous shadows” suggests hopelessness in dark situations, while “the light crashes, dimes, and shouts down in droughts of nightmares” implies that even attempts at hope maybe met with obstacles and personal demons. This dualism reflects the universal human experience of battling inner darkness yearning for light.
4, Theme of nature as a reflection of inner turmoil: The natural imagery throughout — such as “gloomy clouds”, “autumn storms”, and reflects the emotional state. Nature serves as a metaphor for internal struggles, with the storms depicting chaos and tumult..
5, Theme of innocence and violence
The mention of the “cries the blood of an innocent boy” serves as a stark reminder to the violence that exists in the world, provoking thoughts on the loss of innocence. This theme invites readers to reflect on societal abuse on issues, suggesting that the turmoil within the speaker’s heart maybe a microcosm of a lager or more brutal reality.
6,Existential reflections.
The poem poses existential questions, particularly in lines, “ But will I rise again? And can’t this be my path to glory?”. This reflects an inner conflict, where the speaker grapples the identity, purpose, and the possibility of transformation.The repetition of self-doubt and the quest for meaning amid sufferings embodies the human longing for significance and redemption.
7, Hope Amidst despair.
Even in the depth of darkness, there is a flicker of hope that surface towards the end of the poem. “gripping for hopes”. This tension between despair and hope speak to the resilience of the human spirit. It suggests that the overwhelming feelings of being trapped into a “black spell”, the desire to rise again a yearning to overcome adversity.
8, Mystery and depth of emotion.
The poem’s language suggests a layer of meaning, particularly in phrases like “Shattered in a black spell".This serves to illustrate the complexity of emotions the speaker experience, hinting at the intricate web of pain, hope, and the human condition itself.
STRUCTURE OF THE POEM.
The poem uses rich imageries, magnificent literary devices and powerful themes which resonates the speaker’s mind to an ugly phenomena that passed on throughout his struggling journey. These emotional depths and vivid description invites readers to reflect on the various challenges in human experiences and the possibility for human redemption.
The poem is a (38)line poem with the use of short phrases and free flow rhyming making the story pretty emotional and frustrating.
SETTINGS OF THE POEM.
The poem was set in the poet’s homeland (Mali) were he was born, after being in order land for 13 years, were he land about the struggles of life. This was quite unfortunate that even his own nation is unable to comfort him.
As a result, at midnight, December 22 in the cold of winter he gave himself this birthday gift called “Mission impossible”.
TONE OR MOOD OF THE WRITER.
It’s clearly seen in the poem, in phrases like “A long night I grieve of it”, “Along the path of a wooden and dark forest”. Signifies the tragic experiences he had of his life cycle demanding him to be frustrated, angry, sorrowful, and grieved when narrating this poem.
IMAGERIES AND SYMBOLISM
“A long night I grieve of it” which symbolizes a period of time filled with profound agony.
“Along the path of a wooden and dark forest”which symbolizes a sense of vivid despair and isolation.
"Death hunting my soul”_ relating to the psychological effect of the protagonist’s experiences.
“For a journey and such a long journey”_ symbolizes life.
“The adventure deep, the darkness sharp”symbolizes the duality of been excited of coming into the world, and the struggles that over-warms it’s atmosphere.
“The very dead ends of tenebrous shadows ” symbolizes the den of grave despair.
“And the light crashes, dimes and shouts down in droughts of nightmares”_ A regrettable voice of the poet who’s personality is taniched and destroyed due to certain circumstances.
“Overwhelming shadows and darkness appear”_ emphasizes on a darkness underscore with profound despair in a world filled with impurity.
“And in the violence respect of roses” signifies the degrading and brutal insults of women towards the poet’s life cycle
“Cries the blood of an innocent boy”- The loss of justice due to certain personalities
“ A Wondering height” Dreams seems unreachable.
“The edge” signifies self struggle
“Into a Black Fall”_ creating a place of no return(a profound spell cage or a coursed of a periodic cycle).
“In the wired and dark” indicate a state of confusion and entrapment
“Through the crave den of brutal pins”_ evokes a place of agony.
“ shattered in a black spell”_ overwhelming experience that leads to fragmentation
“Eclipse rains” suggesting overshadowing of hope by despair
“Death hunting my soul"_ a depicting force that expresses mortality
“By the tombs I slender”_ conveys fragility and vulnerability in the face of death
“Gripping for hopes”_ indicates the optimism to hold on to life
“As I stumbled in the dark” a sense of falling into a great struggle
“But will I rise again?” Expressive doubts about surviving life terrors
“And can’t this be my path to glory?”_ suggests a quest for redemption and success through life challenges.
LITERARY DEVICES
Symbolism.
Alliteration.
Repetitions.
Contrasts.
Metaphor.
Personification.
Paradox.
Rhetorical question.
Simile.
POEM RESOLUTION
The poem is an imagery which evokes powerful emotions that resonates with anyone grappling with their struggles, reflecting a universal narrative of battling profound inner darkness and seeking a path towards redemption even at the bleakest of circumstances.
A long night I grieve of it,
Along the paths of a wooden, dark forest.
For a journey,
Such a long journey,
The adventure deep,
The darkness sharp,
With very dead ends,
In tenebrous shadows.
And the light crashes,
Dimes and shouts down
In droughts of nightmares.
Plenty of times I shed tears,
The gloomy clouds enveloping the land,
While autumn storms gallop on stage,
Sheltered in agony,
Under traumas of lightnings, tunnels,
Overwhelming shadows and darkness appear,
Pain echoing a sad eye,
As humanity remains unfriendly.
So worthless, am I?
Ridiculed, a rejected land,
Degrading laughter,
And the violent respect of roses.
Cries of the blood of an innocent boy,
In tears like an ocean,
A wondering height clashing dreams,
My heart on edges,
Fate remains hidden.
Into a “Black Fall,” I pray,
Battling the darkness,
Alone in the wired dark,
Terrified, nervous.
Through the crave den of brutal pins,
Shattered in a black spell.
Drawn in darkness,
Eclipse rains,
Death hunting my soul,
Through tombs I Slender,
Gripping for hopes,
As I stumble in the dark,
But will I rise again?
And can’t this be my path to glory?.
ABOUT THE POET
A Malian born who grew up in another land that was odd of his own. Spending 13 years of sorrowful experiences made him to feel inferior and degrading among society. His sufferings and challenges that he faced in Sierra Leone gave him the conviction that the world is filled with injustice and violence, impurity and tremendous hardships that had never crossed his mind during his childhood.His disturbing life cycle was like a spell cage or a cursed rotating his personality making him to look miserable and surbodinent towards others even though he was more talented. Every were he goes was always the same that even his own nation(Mali)couldn’t help and his parents had enough of his poor condition while leaving him alone to bleed and grieve in tears as a result of this psychological effect. The method of being discriminated and ignored because of certain criterias even by his own relatives, gave him the impression that no matter how hard he tries to achieve in life he would never attain his dreams, leaving him to grieve in pain and fear as he named his birthday present “Mission Impossible “
SUBJECT MATTER
The poem Mission Impossible by Dookwon Iswamaf presents a haunting exploitation of despair, isolation and the struggle for hope amidst overwhelming darkness.
The “wooden and dark forest”, which symbolizes a place of uncertainty and fear, reflecting the internal journey of the speaker. The “long night” signifies a period of grief and personal struggle, where the depth of the forest mirrors the emotional turmoil experience. As the poem progresses, the imageries becomes increasingly vivid,portraying a landscape filled with “gloomy clouds”,” autumn storms “, and the “traumas of lighting and tunnels” of which contributed to the atmosphere of anguish and despair.
The speaker feels a profound sense of loneliness and worthlessness, articulated through the lines like “As humanity remains unfriendly” and “So worthless am I?” These feelings exacerbated by societal rejection and ridicule, which turn the journey into a battle not only against external forces but also inner demons as he exclaims "death hunting my soul".The “cries of the innocent boy”and “ the violent respect of roses” brings a stark confrontation with violence and loss, exemplifying the speaker’s emotional weight especially against the opposite ***.
As darkness blanket the landscape, as revealed "Overwhelming shadows and darkness appear"which symbolizes a world of impurity. However, amidst the chaos, as he longs for connection and hope, displayed in the speaker’s struggles through the “brutal pins”, “black spell"and the metaphor of being “gripped for hopes” highlights the tension of giving up and the desire to persevere.
Ultimately, the poem culminates in a critical moment of introspection, where the speaker questioned the ability to rise again, Pondering whether these struggles can lead to a path of glory. The repeated imagery of darkness contrast with the hope for a brighter future which seems to be impossible due to human imaginations, illustrating a universal theme of resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.The title “Mission impossible” encapsulates this conflict—an acknowledgement
the journey is fraught with challenges, yet also a testament to the human spirit’s quest for redemption and light even in the bleakest of circumstances.
There are various themes used in the poem, these are:
1, Theme of despair and grief:from the outset, the speaker expresses a profound sense grief, evidenced by lines like “ A long night I grieve of it” encapsulates a period of sufferings, suggesting a significant emotional burden and a struggle against overwhelming feelings of sadness. The imagery of a “wooden and dark forest” a journey through life uncertainties, where the paths are obscured and the destination unclear.
2,Themes of isolation and loneliness
Throughout the poem, the speaker feels lonely in his journey. So phrases like “Battling the darkness,” "alone in the wired and dark" emphasizing the sense of isolation. This resonates with the theme of feeling disconnected from others, particularly in moments of hardships, leading to an intensified emotion of loneliness amidst the struggles.
3,Theme of struggle between light and darkness: The poem contrasts elements of light and darkness frequently. The “very dead ends of tenebrous shadows” suggests hopelessness in dark situations, while “the light crashes, dimes, and shouts down in droughts of nightmares” implies that even attempts at hope maybe met with obstacles and personal demons. This dualism reflects the universal human experience of battling inner darkness yearning for light.
4, Theme of nature as a reflection of inner turmoil: The natural imagery throughout — such as “gloomy clouds”, “autumn storms”, and reflects the emotional state. Nature serves as a metaphor for internal struggles, with the storms depicting chaos and tumult..
5, Theme of innocence and violence
The mention of the “cries the blood of an innocent boy” serves as a stark reminder to the violence that exists in the world, provoking thoughts on the loss of innocence. This theme invites readers to reflect on societal abuse on issues, suggesting that the turmoil within the speaker’s heart maybe a microcosm of a lager or more brutal reality.
6,Existential reflections.
The poem poses existential questions, particularly in lines, “ But will I rise again? And can’t this be my path to glory?”. This reflects an inner conflict, where the speaker grapples the identity, purpose, and the possibility of transformation.The repetition of self-doubt and the quest for meaning amid sufferings embodies the human longing for significance and redemption.
7, Hope Amidst despair.
Even in the depth of darkness, there is a flicker of hope that surface towards the end of the poem. “gripping for hopes”. This tension between despair and hope speak to the resilience of the human spirit. It suggests that the overwhelming feelings of being trapped into a “black spell”, the desire to rise again a yearning to overcome adversity.
8, Mystery and depth of emotion.
The poem’s language suggests a layer of meaning, particularly in phrases like “Shattered in a black spell".This serves to illustrate the complexity of emotions the speaker experience, hinting at the intricate web of pain, hope, and the human condition itself.
STRUCTURE OF THE POEM.
The poem uses rich imageries, magnificent literary devices and powerful themes which resonates the speaker’s mind to an ugly phenomena that passed on throughout his struggling journey. These emotional depths and vivid description invites readers to reflect on the various challenges in human experiences and the possibility for human redemption.
The poem is a (38)line poem with the use of short phrases and free flow rhyming making the story pretty emotional and frustrating.
SETTINGS OF THE POEM.
The poem was set in the poet’s homeland (Mali) were he was born, after being in order land for 13 years, were he land about the struggles of life. This was quite unfortunate that even his own nation is unable to comfort him.
As a result, at midnight, December 22 in the cold of winter he gave himself this birthday gift called “Mission impossible”.
TONE OR MOOD OF THE WRITER.
It’s clearly seen in the poem, in phrases like “A long night I grieve of it”, “Along the path of a wooden and dark forest”. Signifies the tragic experiences he had of his life cycle demanding him to be frustrated, angry, sorrowful, and grieved when narrating this poem.
IMAGERIES AND SYMBOLISM
“A long night I grieve of it” which symbolizes a period of time filled with profound agony.
“Along the path of a wooden and dark forest”which symbolizes a sense of vivid despair and isolation.
"Death hunting my soul”_ relating to the psychological effect of the protagonist’s experiences.
“For a journey and such a long journey”_ symbolizes life.
“The adventure deep, the darkness sharp”symbolizes the duality of been excited of coming into the world, and the struggles that over-warms it’s atmosphere.
“The very dead ends of tenebrous shadows ” symbolizes the den of grave despair.
“And the light crashes, dimes and shouts down in droughts of nightmares”_ A regrettable voice of the poet who’s personality is taniched and destroyed due to certain circumstances.
“Overwhelming shadows and darkness appear”_ emphasizes on a darkness underscore with profound despair in a world filled with impurity.
“And in the violence respect of roses” signifies the degrading and brutal insults of women towards the poet’s life cycle
“Cries the blood of an innocent boy”- The loss of justice due to certain personalities
“ A Wondering height” Dreams seems unreachable.
“The edge” signifies self struggle
“Into a Black Fall”_ creating a place of no return(a profound spell cage or a coursed of a periodic cycle).
“In the wired and dark” indicate a state of confusion and entrapment
“Through the crave den of brutal pins”_ evokes a place of agony.
“ shattered in a black spell”_ overwhelming experience that leads to fragmentation
“Eclipse rains” suggesting overshadowing of hope by despair
“Death hunting my soul"_ a depicting force that expresses mortality
“By the tombs I slender”_ conveys fragility and vulnerability in the face of death
“Gripping for hopes”_ indicates the optimism to hold on to life
“As I stumbled in the dark” a sense of falling into a great struggle
“But will I rise again?” Expressive doubts about surviving life terrors
“And can’t this be my path to glory?”_ suggests a quest for redemption and success through life challenges.
LITERARY DEVICES
Symbolism.
Alliteration.
Repetitions.
Contrasts.
Metaphor.
Personification.
Paradox.
Rhetorical question.
Simile.
POEM RESOLUTION
The poem is an imagery which evokes powerful emotions that resonates with anyone grappling with their struggles, reflecting a universal narrative of battling profound inner darkness and seeking a path towards redemption even at the bleakest of circumstances.
Written by
Dookwon Iswamaf
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