Edward Ibeh Poet Imagism

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A Grasshopper

Green in color; at home in the meadow.
                The perennially forward-moving
            Grasshopper finally rests motionless,
                   At peace, quietly nibbling on 
                          Tall blades of grass.

            Equipped with large compound eyes 
              And a pair of thread-like antennae, 
         Twirling atop it's diamond-shaped head; 
               Auditory organs on it's abdomen.
                 It hears and sees all around it.

      Uh-oh, what is that? The fluttering of wings? 
            The sound grows louder and louder.
         The quick grasshopper wastes no time 
                    Catapulting itself to safety,
                      As if shot out of a canon.

   Savoring absolute freedom airborne albeit briefly.
   It's powerful hind legs tantamount to a slingshot.
         Propelling 20 times the length of it's body 
                 To escape being a bird's snack;
                    It made no use of it's wings.

                                (Imagism)


Imagism Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Emile Pinet
Date written: 08/14/2021

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Marikate Kingston September 4, 2021 at 6:19 PM Your poem makes me want to write a little book for children I would title: Simon The Happy Little Green Grass Guy. What a great picture. Makes a cool illustration for your poem. Edward Ibeh September 5, 2021 at 1:18 PM Thank you so much for the feedback and wonderful comments on my poem, Marikate:-)

Paula Goldsmith September 4, 2021 at 9:24 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed "A Grasshopper" write/picture. Your green friend look so regal. Have a blessed day/weekend.

Janice Canerdy September 1, 2021 at 8:19 AM Edward, CONGRATS on your win with this vividly descriptive piece! Janice Edward Ibeh September 1, 2021 at 8:43 AM Thank you very much, Janice:-)

Emile Pinet September 1, 2021 at 8:12 AM Congratulations Edward, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. Very well done, it was a pleasure to read it my friend, Emile. Edward Ibeh September 1, 2021 at 8:43 AM Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and my placement, Emile:-) I'm honored!

Vijay Pandit August 14, 2021 at 1:21 PM You did a fantastic job creating lively imagery my friend. A dynamic poem captures the colors and sounds beautifully. All the best, Edward. Edward Ibeh August 14, 2021 at 2:58 PM Thank you very much, Vijay:-) I appreciate it, my friend.