Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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A Black Cat Spotting

as black cat 
     slowly creeps past 
          dimly 
               lit alleyway, 
                    superstitious boy
                         stops dead in
                              his tracks. 

bad omen? 
     sense of
          dread grips him.
               he's thinking...
                   "should I walk right through
                          or take a different route?"
                                he...

chooses the latter. 


                  (Yalto)

"Yalto" is a form invented by yours truly
Line 1-15: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables

Black Cat Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Robert James Liguori
Date written: 03/26/2022

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Christuraj Alex April 4, 2022 at 5:26 AM "chooses the latter" - Many of us in India do this. Beautifully written. The form, Yalto, is new for me. Thank you for introducing. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh April 4, 2022 at 6:27 AM Thank you so much, Christuraj! Give Yalto a try, my friend. It's fun!:-)

Faye Gibson March 29, 2022 at 1:57 AM I like this; the form visual is even poetic. Thank you for the placement in your contest. Edward Ibeh March 29, 2022 at 2:25 AM Thank you, and you're welcome, Faye:-)

Joseph May March 28, 2022 at 5:14 AM Superstition can instill dark fears, Very nicely penned Edward Edward Ibeh March 28, 2022 at 5:16 AM Thank you very much, Joe:-)

Valsa George March 27, 2022 at 4:25 AM There are many superstitions everywhere about black cats ! A beautiful poem in an ingeniously invented form, Edward ! Edward Ibeh March 27, 2022 at 5:43 AM Thank you very much, Valsa:-)

L Milton Hankins March 26, 2022 at 8:54 AM Marvelous writing, Edward, in a form you invented. I still need to try it. I liked this take on the contest, too. Best of luck. Edward Ibeh March 26, 2022 at 8:56 AM Thank you very much, Milt:-) Give it a try, my friend.

Vijay Pandit March 26, 2022 at 8:21 AM You always shine in your form, Edward. If that makes them feel better, why not detour! Edward Ibeh March 26, 2022 at 8:54 AM Thank you very much, Vijay:-)