MASTER IRON SKY

Call it a farce if you like. It's subject to individual interpretation. I made it up just to have fun.

Here comes that guru
who is also the master of wushu.
We used to think he's a Jap,
now we know his country is off the map.
They tried bribing him with tons of money.
All he really wants is an ocean of honey.
In NYC, they tried treating him like garbage.
He was just a JJC; in town without a baggage.
The cops handled him like a convict,
but he was a genius dressed like a rustic.
Can you believe he's not married at seventy?
Keeps harping the virtues of virginity.

The man is unbelievably arcane;
knocks off flying bullets with a mere cane.
He writes his secrets on sheets of papyrus;
we never knew he’s richer than Croesus.
His pendant is a diamond that glitters and sparkles.
He's got a penchant for riddles like he's an Oracle.
His hobby is beyond Origami;
but he harbours a phobia for matrimony.
Sleeps on a bed made of Iroko.
His best friends are pure bred Iroquois.

We called him Master Iron Sky.
You may not understand why he’s sly.
Though he’s shorter than a Hobbit,
you’re at risk if you treat him like a rabbit.
Rides a beast that smells like ammonia
and hates the country called Romania.
Decorates his clothes with waxed crocus.
Africa has suddenly become his locus.

Author's Note

Reviews are freely welcome cause I'm here to learn as much as I can. Thanks.

Reviews

[Lisasview]

Well, I do like the idea of your poem... but because some of your rhymes were true rhymes and some were not ... I found myself looking for the perfect rhymes..
Like Jap ~ Map and honey money...
but sparkles and Oracle are not just imperfect but do not rhyme at all...
I see you want honest reviews and I certainly do not want to offend you in any way...
Do you know what a perfect rhyme and an imperfect rhyme is?
If not it is quite easily explained on Google.
Thank you for sharing this fun poem.
Lisa, working on a new poem today

[Akinlolu]

Thanks for the Honest review. I'll have that in mind as I plan my next instalment. Google, here I come.

[Lisasview]

Good for you...
Many will never give advice and I find that so sad... But I can tell you really want to write so I was really honest...
Lisa

[Akinlolu]

I understand that people are often afraid to tell the truth because not everyone can cope with criticisms. I've got no issue with constructive critisms. I always welcome it. By the way, I've already started my research on perfect rhymes. Thanks so much.

[Lisasview]

Once you understand the difference between perfect and imperfect rhymes a whole new world will open up for you.
Lisa

[Akinlolu]

Quite true. I'm glad one of my reason for being here is being achieved. Learning all I can.

[Lisasview]

And, you are young so you can learn even more quickly. Even if two words appear to rhyme because they sound the same or sort of sound alike they may not be a perfect rhyme. If English is not your first language this might be more difficult.
Lisa

[Akinlolu]

Sometimes it does feel like it's hard but I'm so in love with poetry that I'll keep trying and learning all I can until I'm satisfied. Gracias.

[Lisasview]

Loving poetry is the first step inning successful at it.