This question is based on selection poems from Johnson, R. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W.. (ed.):Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and...

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In the poem "Serenade," the concern of the poet is to appeal to the lady in question. The poem is a love poem in which the speaker expresses his desire and admiration for the lady, using romantic imagery and language to convey his feelings. The poem is not about boasting about wealth, examining the gloomy side of marriage, or expressing the lady's sense of grief. Instead, the poem is a celebration of love and desire, and an expression of the power of romantic attraction. The poet's concern is to persuade and woo the lady, to win her heart and her love, and to convince her of his sincerity and devotion.