Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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A Gnawing Urge

Meet Otis; drug addict and alcoholic.
            He walks the razor's edge of life daily.
A sad sack of a man bedeviled by stubborn demons.
Swimming against the tide of recovery; crying out for help.

                        Surviving one day at a time;
struggling with addictions threatening to submerge him in a quicksand,
wrestling with harrassing voices in his discombobulated head.

      They keep swirling around him like a noisy, bothersome flies.
            He's pulled into a rabbit hole of temptation
                        everywhere he goes. His gnawing urge...

to drink alcohol growing stronger and stronger at happy hours.
            His addiction to cocaine and heroin is just as potent.
      Each day, he tries his best
                        to stay sober, but can't do it alone.


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Writing Prompts - Fragmented Spaces - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Theme: sadness in life
Dates posted: 07/29/2021

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Constance La France August 17, 2021 at 8:04 AM Edward, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt, Fragmented Spaces, using my created form. You made my created form look marvelous, well done, yes, so many crying out for help, great image used also ~Constance Edward Ibeh August 17, 2021 at 6:22 PM Thank you very much for my placement and the congratulations, Constance:-) Most appreciated.

Bhawana Pant August 13, 2021 at 11:36 PM Congratulations on your win.Lovely.. Edward Ibeh August 14, 2021 at 8:46 AM Thank you, Bhawana!:-)

Eve Roper August 13, 2021 at 8:57 PM Edward,congratulations on your win in Constance's contest . Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh August 14, 2021 at 8:46 AM Thank you so much, Eve:-) *Hugs*

Ms Affection August 13, 2021 at 2:12 PM WOW! The struggles of Otis. This was great to read Edward Ibeh August 14, 2021 at 8:47 AM Thank you so much, MA:-)

Sotto Poet August 13, 2021 at 11:01 AM Edward, congratulations on your well-deserved win. You deserve it with this great poem. The imagery, metaphors, and exquisite poetic lines were very numerous and attractive—best wishes, dear friend. Edward Ibeh August 14, 2021 at 8:48 AM Thanks so much for the lovely feedback and visit, Lasaad:-) Have a blessed day, my friend!

Sam Kauffman August 13, 2021 at 10:35 AM Congratulations on your win Edward. Addiction has stolen the potential, and lives, of hundreds including Otis. Thank you for articulating the pain of addiction. Blessings. Know that Otis will remain in my prayers. Edward Ibeh August 14, 2021 at 8:45 AM Thank you very much for your comments and visit, Sam:-) Most obliged.

Christuraj Alex August 13, 2021 at 8:04 AM Otis will be remembered. You have dealt with a very serious problem. Beautiful writing. Congratulations on your win! Edward Ibeh August 13, 2021 at 9:50 AM Thank you very much, Christuraj:-) God bless.

Caren Krutsinger July 29, 2021 at 8:40 PM You have created a marvelous character sketch of Otis. "wrestling with harrassing voices in his discombobulated head." Edward Ibeh July 29, 2021 at 8:43 PM Thank you very much, Caren;-)

John Lawless July 29, 2021 at 5:40 PM Edward, this poem is a perfect definition of the contest theme....Fragmented Spaces..those hours of torment fighting an unwinable battle and being incapable of surrender. Nicely Done. Edward Ibeh July 29, 2021 at 5:42 PM Thank you very much, John:-) I'm glad you liked it.