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A Delicate Equilibrium

b a l a n c i n g on the top point of a pyramid so high, one must keep his or her delicate equilibrium in the raging gust of wind defying it yet trying not to squat, bend or fidget, one must always maintain composure, if the wind tips the balance...timber! Date written: 04/22/2018

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Date: 3/20/2023 1:23:00 PM
Delightful! Creative! Uniquely crafted! Beautifully balanced! Full of meaning! Nice work Edward! Congrats and hats off for your first place win! Blessings
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Date: 3/18/2023 11:50:00 PM
Your poem is a beautiful metaphor for life. Well done!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/19/2023 9:34:00 AM
Thank you very much, Kabutha:-)
Date: 3/18/2023 12:13:00 PM
Great Poem, Edward! Congratulations on First Place!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/18/2023 1:39:00 PM
Thank you very much, Ann:-)
Date: 3/18/2023 7:26:00 AM
GREAT IDEA Big Congrats to win TOP
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/18/2023 8:32:00 AM
Thank you very much, Anisha:-)
Date: 3/18/2023 7:15:00 AM
Innovative, Edward, congratulations:)
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/18/2023 8:31:00 AM
Thank you so much, Jo:-)
Date: 3/18/2023 1:48:00 AM
Fun unexpected ending, congratulations on your win
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/18/2023 8:30:00 AM
Thank you very much, DD:-)
Date: 5/4/2018 9:20:00 PM
Congrats on your win with this fun poem, Edward.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/5/2018 2:31:00 PM
Thank you, Line! I appreciate it.:-)
Date: 5/4/2018 1:01:00 PM
Lol... Congratulations on your win with this cleverly cute balancing concrete poem! :)
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/5/2018 2:29:00 PM
Thank you so much, Susan:-)
Date: 5/4/2018 6:22:00 AM
Edward, this didn't quite meet the contest specifications, not having the word concrete in the body of the poem, however, this one is my favourite in the bunch, one can feel the balancing act reading it. Congratulations on your win in my contest! xomo :)
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/5/2018 2:28:00 PM
Thank you so much for placing me anyway, Maureen. I'm humbled beyond words!*Hugs*

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