Edward Ibeh Poet Kimo

A Passing of Life's Test

"You can't keep an innate survivor down for long" - quote by poet


smited down by misfortune's sledgehammer

picks up his pieces, rises...

now standing firm, tested. 



Form K - Kimo - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Theme picked: Life
Date written: 03/26/2022

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Constance La France April 1, 2022 at 10:38 AM Edward, congratulations on your win in my Kimo contest with your wonderful poem ~Constance Edward Ibeh April 2, 2022 at 3:16 AM Thank you so much for the congratulations and my placement, Constance:-) I'm honored.

Andrea Dietrich March 30, 2022 at 3:10 PM Great personal quote at the beginning of your kimo as well, Edward. big congrats for high placed win. Edward Ibeh March 31, 2022 at 12:34 PM Thank you so much, Andrea:-) Most obliged.

Sam Kauffman March 30, 2022 at 11:57 AM Wonderful, trong words! Stunning images of life's struggle - smacked down but rising up in strength. Wonderful Kimo Edward! Congrats and high fives. Blessings. Edward Ibeh March 31, 2022 at 12:34 PM Thank you very much indeed, Sam:-)

Paula Goldsmith March 30, 2022 at 9:35 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write and quote. Love it. Have a blessed day.................. Edward Ibeh March 31, 2022 at 12:33 PM Thank you, Paula:-) Same to you!

Ann Peck March 29, 2022 at 8:36 AM Congratulations on your great win! I really love your quote, especially! Edward Ibeh March 31, 2022 at 12:32 PM Thank you very much, Ann:-)

Eve Roper March 28, 2022 at 9:41 PM Great imagery, Edward , congratulations on your win on Constance’s Kimo contest. Edward Ibeh March 29, 2022 at 2:31 AM Thank you very much, Eve:-)

Christuraj Alex March 28, 2022 at 6:56 PM "picks up his pieces, rises..." - Beautiful. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh March 29, 2022 at 2:30 AM Thank you so much, Christuraj:-)

Jan Allison March 28, 2022 at 1:04 PM excellent ink Edward, many congrats in your win:-) hugs Jan xx Edward Ibeh March 29, 2022 at 2:30 AM Thank you very much, Jan:-)

Paulette Calasibetta March 26, 2022 at 6:06 AM Powerful impactful words in a few syllables. Good luck in the contest~this is surely a winner. :)Paulette Edward Ibeh March 26, 2022 at 6:58 AM Thank you very much, Paulette:-)