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Body Ails Yet Spirit Soars Poetry Contest, Unseeking Seeker. Date written: 11/08/2023

the little engine that could, as they say. he's the tortoise that won the race, despite not coming in first, second, or third. he won hearts because he completed the long, grueling race. many naysayers thought he couldn't do it. they scoffed at his advanced age and bad knee. they thought he'd give in mid-race, but he defied insurmountable odds, shushing all doubters. they counted him out before the race even began, yet, here he is, at the other side of the ribbon! it's his first-ever marathon. hobbling at the finish line, yet he's in seventh heaven! take a bow, grandpa. well-earned! against-all-odds win never underestimate ~ quite the underdog

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Date: 11/18/2023 9:16:00 PM
You have approached the subject in a novel way. Even a dog has his day ! Never slight anyone. What one can't see of a person from outside may be heaped inside. Perseverance and dogged determination pay off more than talent. Great haibun, dear Edward
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/19/2023 10:00:00 AM
Thank you very much for the awesome feedback and visit, Valsa:-)
Date: 11/12/2023 11:28:00 PM
Very soul touching take on this prompt. I love the way you’ve written for this prompt. Well crafted haibun.congratulations on your win. Well deserved
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/13/2023 5:06:00 AM
Thank you very much, Inky:-)
Date: 11/8/2023 6:26:00 PM
You wrote this one so well Edward.. an enjoyable read... and yes never underestimate.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/9/2023 2:09:00 AM
Thank you very much, SO:-)
Date: 11/8/2023 4:04:00 PM
Thanks for sharing the marathon tale in your well written Haibun, Edward. I enjoyed reading your poetry today. Write On! my friend. Bill
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/9/2023 2:07:00 AM
Thank you so much, Bill:-)
Date: 11/8/2023 9:32:00 AM
Very apt illustration of contest theme, my friend. I think I saw the ending of that race. Old age was not something that was going to hold back his soaring spirit.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/8/2023 2:38:00 PM
As always, thank you very much for your wonderful visit and comments, my friend.

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