Question

THINGS FALL APART by Chinua Achebe

Write the lyrics to a song from Ekwefi's point of view that expresses her thoughts and feelings after learning of Okonkwo's death. The song should have at least three verses and a chorus. This could also be completed as a poem. The poem should be made up of at least four stanzas.


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Answer 1

Answer: Verse 1:

The sky is weeping, the earth is mourning,

Our hero has fallen, his spirit now soaring,

I cannot contain the pain that I feel,

My heart is shattered, my wounds will not heal.

Chorus:

Oh Okonkwo, my love, my life,

Why did you have to leave me behind?

I feel so lost, so alone,

My heart is heavy as a stone.

Verse 2:

I remember the days when we were young,

Our love was strong, our bond was unbreakable,

But now you are gone, and I am left here,

In a world so dark, in a world full of fear.

Chorus:

Oh Okonkwo, my love, my life,

Why did you have to leave me behind?

I feel so lost, so alone,

My heart is heavy as a stone.

Verse 3:

You fought for our people, you stood so tall,

Your strength and your courage inspired us all,

But now you are gone, and we are left here,

In a world so cruel, in a world full of fear.

Chorus:

Oh Okonkwo, my love, my life,

Why did you have to leave me behind?

I feel so lost, so alone,

My heart is heavy as a stone.

Verse 4:

But even though you are no longer here,

Your legacy will live on, it will never disappear,

Our children will hear of your great name,

And your spirit will guide us through the rain.

Chorus:

Oh Okonkwo, my love, my life,

Why did you have to leave me behind?

I feel so lost, so alone,

My heart is heavy as a stone.

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