Edward Ibeh Poet Imagism

A Showdown

two angry men,
tete-a-tete
rat-a-tatting
a volley
of insults.
why?
nobody knows.
cup of tension
ratched up
to the brim;
eyes of fire
bulging,
seething
with rage.
fists clenched,
about to be...
thrown.
where's a referee?
somebody come...
quick!


Date written: 02/13/2021

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L Milton Hankins February 13, 2021 at 1:04 PM Nice writing. You've set a volatile scene with just the right words expressing emotion bubbling over. Thanks for sharing! Edward Ibeh February 13, 2021 at 2:50 PM Thank you, L Milton:-) Blessings, my friend!

Constance La France February 13, 2021 at 8:27 AM Edward, your scene is so vivid, and real, wonderful write, well done my poetic friend _Constance Edward Ibeh February 13, 2021 at 9:00 AM Thank you so much, Constance:-)