Yes, that's a definite work of poetry, no fledgling effort that. It illustrates that formal verse can be powerful. Also, it is an exemplar of religious poetry, since it doesn't rely on clerical language or necessarily on the idea that the reader is of the same religion. The syntax is intelligible and not archaic, as is the vocabulary. And the rhyme serves the poem and doesn't just rattle along awkwardly. Yup, that's the real McCoy. Good for Malcolm. Also, his modesty is becoming and authentic. He ain't strutting his stuff, just sharing his work. Good man.
