Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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A Bird With Pinioned Wings

If a bird with pinioned wings
             Could speak, instead of sing
                        And you ask it
                      What it feels like
                   To not be able to fly
               It would probably tell you
                    It's just like being
                      Weighed down
                 By an elephantine rock
      Unable to be lifted by a strong wind 
                      When depression
        Wrapped its tentacles around me 
                    Several moons ago
                       I felt like a bird
                           Grounded
                    With pinioned wings
                  Struggling to take flight
                  But by the grace of God
         Both my wings outstretched again
                 I've been flying ever since



MID DECEMBER ,ANY FORM,ANY THEME,UPTO A MAX OF 20 lines 
Spoinsored by Brian Strand (Winner: 1st Place)
Date written and posted: 12/06/2018

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Brandy Nicole December 16, 2018 at 6:52 PM May the wind always take your heart to the sky. Congratulations Edward, on this win. :) Brandy Edward Ibeh December 16, 2018 at 8:59 PM Thank you very much, Brandy!:-) I appreciate it

Connie Marcum Wong December 16, 2018 at 2:29 PM Excellent Edward! Soar unencumbered! Congratulations on your first place win! : ) Edward Ibeh December 16, 2018 at 5:53 PM Thank you very much, Connie!:-) Much obliged

Wren Rushing December 16, 2018 at 12:31 PM I'm glad you are flying again. May you reach great heights! Congrats on your win and have a blessed day my friend. Edward Ibeh December 16, 2018 at 12:54 PM Thank you very much, Wren!:-) I really appreciate your kind comments...

Brandy Nicole December 7, 2018 at 11:11 PM Yes!!! I am spreading my wings and I am drifting in the tenderness of sky. Even if for a moment, I am grounded- the wind will soon begin to lift me again. This is so beautiful. Your thoughts give my heart wings. :) Brandy Edward Ibeh December 8, 2018 at 4:42 PM Thank you so much, Brandy!:-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 6, 2018 at 10:36 AM Lovely piece Edward. xomo Edward Ibeh December 6, 2018 at 11:44 AM Thank you, Maureen!:-) Most appreciated.

Vijay Pandit December 6, 2018 at 9:06 AM This is as good as it gets..superbly executed. Edward Ibeh December 6, 2018 at 11:45 AM Thank you very much, Vijay!:-) Most obliged.

Kim Rodrigues December 6, 2018 at 6:42 AM Oh yes! God removes the rock so we can fly! Love! Edward Ibeh December 6, 2018 at 11:47 AM Yes indeed! Thanks for dropping by, Kim!:-)