Edward Ibeh Poet Concrete

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Date written: 05/06/2018

A Boy Lost In Thought

                               .,-~*`¯lllllll`*~, 
                         ,-~*`lllllllllllllllllllllllllll¯`*-,
                     ,-~*lllllllllllllllllIt'slllllllllllllllllllll*-
                   ,-*llA concrete jungle in here!llllll.
                 ;*lllShould I be worrying this much? What am I even thinking about!?
                / llll I'm sick of homework!lllllllllllll//
                \lllllllllllllllllllllllllll/            \;;;;llllllllllll,
                 \lllllllllllllllllllll,-*                 ~llll(¯ 
                   \llllllllllll,-~*                       \llll    )
                      \,-*`¯,  )**       ****               /
                     /   /  /   __>      <__>             /
                    /  /  /  /                                   \
                   |  /  /  /        \                          )¯`~,
                   | /  / /          (   )                    /     `~-,
                  //  /   ,*                                /        /¯```*~-,,,,
                 (  )  ) )           <--->              /        /
                 *-,        *-,   `~,..               /         / 
                      *,         `-,                  /          /  
                         `-,        `-*-,___ /            / 
                                                                 /

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Krishnanand Guptar May 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM Heartiest congratulations dear poet on your top win in Brian`s poetry contest with a very imaginative and artistic creation with the brush of words. Wishing you a delightful day. Edward Ibeh May 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM Thank you very much, Krishnanand:-)

Andrea Dietrich May 9, 2025 at 7:49 AM wow, SO creative, Edward. I could not have done this! Congrats too Edward Ibeh May 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM Thanks for the revist, Andrea. Most appreciated.

Sara Kendrick March 3, 2023 at 1:33 PM Congratulations on this winner. I have to say that it is an excellent one. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Sotto Poet March 3, 2023 at 8:56 AM Congratulations on your win, Edward. Your poem is beyond imagination in form and words.

Joanna Daniel March 3, 2023 at 1:37 AM Wow! What a shape and poem, Edward, congratulations:) Edward Ibeh March 3, 2023 at 5:03 AM Thank you so much, Jo:-)

Speaks Volumes March 2, 2023 at 11:38 PM Amazing Edward. ( Stupid me was looking for the poem) When I found it, it was well worth my search ! Brilliant, just loved it. Have never seen any submission that original. Edward Ibeh March 3, 2023 at 5:04 AM Thank you very much indeed, Wendy:-)

Sam Kauffman January 7, 2022 at 10:11 AM Utterly delightful and so ingenious Edward! Love it! Congratulations on your win. Love to see your creativity rewarded. Sending you blessings for the new year. Edward Ibeh January 7, 2022 at 5:35 PM Thank you very much indeed, Sam:-) Most obliged. New year blessings to you, too!

Valsa George January 7, 2022 at 12:55 AM Ingenuity, thy name is Edward Ibeh ! Congrats ! Edward Ibeh January 7, 2022 at 7:34 AM Thank you very much, Valsa:-) Most appreciated.

Craig Bowden January 6, 2022 at 11:38 PM This is by far the coolest post I’ve seen on the Soup so far. How long did that all take? So clever and creative. Congrats on your win. Edward Ibeh January 7, 2022 at 7:33 AM Thank you very much, Craig:-) It took me about 4 or 5 days. Perhaps the toughest concrete poem I've ever done. One of my all-time favorite works also!

Beata Agustin November 30, 2020 at 12:44 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... the content and form as well in your awesome poetic way. God bless you. Edward Ibeh November 30, 2020 at 4:38 AM Thank you so much, Beata:-) Most obliged.

Elaine George November 29, 2020 at 8:53 PM Wow! Now this is the way to do a masterful shape poem. SIMPLY AMAZING! Many congrats on your win, Edward. ~ Elaine Edward Ibeh November 30, 2020 at 4:37 AM Thank you very much, Elaine:-) Your feedback means a lot to me!

Andrea Dietrich November 29, 2020 at 6:33 PM wow, this is incredible, Edward. GREAT job and well deserved win. Congrats Edward Ibeh November 30, 2020 at 4:36 AM Thank you so much, Andrea:-) So glad you loved it!

Sara Kendrick November 29, 2020 at 11:53 AM Congrats on your winning work. Yes, doing these shapes isn't an easy endeavor but you did really well with it. That is exactly how I feel sometimes when writing poetry. Sara Edward Ibeh November 30, 2020 at 4:39 AM Thank you so so much, Sara:-) Most appreciated.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 29, 2020 at 11:34 AM - Excellent shape :) - Congratulations on your win in the "SHAPE UP" contest, Edward :) - // Anne-Lise :) Edward Ibeh November 29, 2020 at 3:28 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Line:-)

Lonna Blodgett November 29, 2020 at 7:42 AM Let’s pull out the ink and sketch pad and all the “stops”!! This is a masterpiece Edward. Much appreciated. Lonna Edward Ibeh November 29, 2020 at 8:38 AM Thank you very much indeed, Lonna:-)

Beryl Edmonds November 29, 2020 at 7:03 AM That’s so good Edward, congratulations on a much deserved win... Belle Edward Ibeh November 29, 2020 at 8:39 AM Thank you, Belle:-) I appreciate it!

Marilene Evans November 29, 2020 at 6:37 AM WOW! Out of this world! Outrageously clever! Edward Ibeh November 29, 2020 at 8:38 AM Thank you so much, Marilene:-)

Sandra Adams November 29, 2020 at 5:12 AM this is so cool Edward... congrats on your win! :) Edward Ibeh November 29, 2020 at 8:40 AM Thank you very much, Sandra:-)

Line Gauthier July 5, 2018 at 4:40 PM Wow !!! Awesome. A definite FAVE for me. Edward Ibeh July 5, 2018 at 6:47 PM Thank you so much, Line!

Pandita Sietesantos May 12, 2018 at 9:05 AM One word - Genius! Excellent - you have mastered this form! Hugs. Pandita Edward Ibeh May 12, 2018 at 12:39 PM Hi Pandita!:-) Thank you so much for visiting and replying...