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A Journey To Self-Love - Potw

Gone is the scared, insecure girl inside
   Judging herself harshly. She's now free
Of self-loathing. Look at her now; all woman...

           Wearing a brand new attitude!
    Broken pieces of herself glued together;
       Virtues and vices, she accepts fully.


Poem of the week on 08/29/2021


Submitted for...
Your Favorite August 2021 Poem- Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
Date: 08/31/2021

Bite-Size Poem no.18 Poetry Contest (Winner: 1st Place)
Sponsored by Line Gauthier
Date written: 08/26/2021

Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2021

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Teddy Kimathi Date: 9/23/2021 2:57:00 AM This verse makes one to fell the texture of a girl's transition to a secure woman.... Well, penned. Congratulations for your WIN Edward! :) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/23/2021 7:43:00 AM Thank you very much, Teddy:-)!

Anitha Jayasankar Date: 9/16/2021 9:13:00 PM A beautiful journey to self love... Many will relate... Hearty congrats, though a little late, on your well deserved POTW Edward... God bless... ~ Ani Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/17/2021 4:03:00 AM I welcome a wonderful feedback anytime, Ani:-) Thanks for lovely visit, my friend<3

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 9/2/2021 5:09:00 PM Congratulations on POTW, Edward! What a lovely poem! And what a message! BW ~ Mala Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/2/2021 8:19:00 PM Thank you so much, Mala:-)

Constance La France Date: 9/2/2021 2:41:00 PM Edward, wonderful and congratulations on your win in my contest ~ peace and tranquility _ Constance Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/2/2021 8:20:00 PM Thank you very much for the feedback and my placement, Constance:-) Most obliged.

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 9/2/2021 11:44:00 AM Wow...what a wonderful poem Edward. Congrats on your top win! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/2/2021 2:11:00 PM Thank you very much, Jeanne:-)

Joanna Daniel Date: 9/2/2021 1:26:00 AM Congratulations on Poem of the Week and the win in Line's contest, Edward, this poem shows that everyone can change:) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/2/2021 4:20:00 AM Thanks so much, Jo:-)

Jan Allison Date: 8/30/2021 3:25:00 PM sounds like an incredibly strong character, many congrats on your win Edward:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/30/2021 7:28:00 PM Thank you very much indeed, Jan:-)

Sam Kauffman Date: 8/30/2021 10:41:00 AM This is terrific Edward - a portrait of child becoming woman. Congratulations on your win and on your win in in Constance lastest contests! Two for two top wins. High fives! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/30/2021 7:27:00 PM Thank you very much indeed, Sam:-)

Regina Mcintosh Date: 8/30/2021 3:28:00 AM Wonderful - Congrats on POTW. God bless you. Love, Gina Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/30/2021 3:50:00 AM Thanks so much, Regina:-)

Brandy Nicole Date: 8/29/2021 7:46:00 PM "Wearing a brand new attitude!" Such a wonderful feeling indeed. So many are quick to judge themselves. It is difficult seeing your inner beauty, sometimes. Your thoughts touch my heart so deeply. Congratulations Edward, on Poem of the Week. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/29/2021 8:58:00 PM Thank you very much indeed, Brandy:-)

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/29/2021 7:09:00 PM Congrats on receiving POTW. A wonderful choice. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/29/2021 8:58:00 PM Thank you, Richard:-) I appreciate it!

Beryl Edmonds Date: 8/29/2021 3:37:00 PM A fantastic poem about self-love which frees one from self-loathing Edward, congratulations on poem of the week… Belle Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/29/2021 8:55:00 PM Thanks so much, Belle:-)

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/29/2021 3:25:00 PM Awesome this! Congrats Edward on your poem of the week. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/29/2021 8:54:00 PM Thank you very much, Vijay:-)

Tania Kitchin Date: 8/29/2021 1:23:00 PM Love this Ed, congratulations on POTW! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/29/2021 3:09:00 PM Thank you so much, Tania:-)

Constance La France Date: 8/29/2021 12:37:00 PM Edward, beautiful, congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE WEEK, enjoy the honor ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/29/2021 3:08:00 PM Thank you very much, Constance:-)

Jennifer Fenn Date: 8/29/2021 11:34:00 AM Awesome, affirming poem Edward! Congrats on scoring a POTW! Blessings, Jennifer Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/29/2021 3:07:00 PM Thank you very much, Jennifer:-)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/29/2021 10:51:00 AM Back with Congratulations on this POTW win. ~Wonderful~ Have a blessed day/week with this win............... Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/29/2021 3:06:00 PM Thank you so much, Paula:-)

L Milton Hankins Date: 8/29/2021 9:54:00 AM Many congratulations deserving piece, Edward. CONGRATULATIONS! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/29/2021 3:05:00 PM Thank you very much, Milt:-)

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/29/2021 8:58:00 AM I love it when insecure people find confidence and break free. Congratulations Edward on the honour of POTW. Tom Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/29/2021 3:02:00 PM Oh wow, what a stunning surprise! Thank you you, Tom:-)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/28/2021 10:17:00 AM Congratulations on your win. What a "Journey" in this write. ~Wonderful~ Have a blessed day/weekend........... Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/28/2021 3:52:00 PM Thank you very much, Paula:-)

Susan Woodrow Date: 8/27/2021 5:17:00 PM Beautiful:) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/28/2021 4:58:00 AM Thank you, Susan:-)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/27/2021 11:30:00 AM Hello Edward, she became a strong women. blessings. My fav. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/27/2021 3:43:00 PM Hello Edward, you are welcome my friend. Blessings. Edward Ibeh Date: 8/27/2021 3:16:00 PM Thank you very much for the feedback and FAV, Darlene:-) Most obliged.

L Milton Hankins Date: 8/26/2021 6:42:00 PM So rich in meaning, Edward, and perfect for Line's contest. She will like this, I think. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/26/2021 7:58:00 PM Thank you very much, Milt:-) Most appreciated.