Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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Lubricant Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Kai Michael Neumann. Written in my Yalto form: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables. Date : 07/12/2025

A Lubricant Chance

meant to be...

     grabbed with both hands.
           one can 
                 only hold on 
                       to both ends of this 
                             rare chance, lest 
                                   it s
                                       l
                                       i
                                       p
                                       s...
     from one's grasp. 
          careful!
               it is but...
                    fragile glass!
                         a slippery chance 
                              that glistens in the sun.

c   l  u   t  c   h
tightly on to such.

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Terry Miller August 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM Congratulations on your top win Edward, what an interesting form Edward Ibeh August 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM Thank you so much, Terry:-)

I Am Anaya July 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM Congratulations on your trophy win! I'm with SV, love the Yalto form. Good idea__Anaya Edward Ibeh July 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM Thank you very much, Anaya:-)

Valsa George July 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM Hi Edward, so happy to see you with the trophy. Hearty Congratulations on your well deserved win, dear friend. Edward Ibeh July 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM Thank you very much indeed, Valsa:-)

Vanya Evangeline July 26, 2025 at 3:53 AM Some things just too easily slip away, though I suppose you managed to hold on this theme very well, Edward :D Congrats on the top win, and fascinating form. Edward Ibeh July 26, 2025 at 7:55 AM Thank you so much, Vanya:-)

Andrea Dietrich July 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM Excellent first place win , Edward. Congrats. Edward Ibeh July 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM Thank you very much indeed, Andrea:-)

Speaks Volumes July 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM Soooo happy to see your wonderful Yalto win a well-deserved accolade Edward. It’s so well written and illustrated. Yalto isn’t the easiest form, but when mastered, it is so effective. I was tense as I read, in case you had decided it should spill. It began as it ended,,, perfectly. Congrats my "unique" friend. Edward Ibeh July 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and congrats, dear SV:-) Most appreciated, my friend.

Trina Layne July 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM Congratulations, Edward! Interesting form. Edward Ibeh July 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM Thank you so much, Trina:-) Give it a try, my friend.

Valsa George July 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM This is beautiful ! Slippery is an opportunity. If we don't hold it with care or grasp it tight, it will slip off our hold. Very ingeniously thought out poem, dear Edward. Beautifully shaped too. All the Best! Edward Ibeh July 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM Thank you so much, Valsa:-)