Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

A Struggle For Survival

In an existential struggle for survival
         Ruthlessness rears its ugly head
      As lions ultimately devour the lambs
              To rule a savage kingdom



Arbitrium Divisa 2 Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by: Gregory R Barden ((Winner: 3rd Place)
Taken from the last stanza of my poem, "Of Lions And Lambs"
Date submitted: 06/23/2019

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John Hamilton July 17, 2019 at 11:50 AM This is excellent Edward, savage kingdom indeed...but not for long! Edward Ibeh July 18, 2019 at 8:09 PM Thank you, John:-)

Chime Justice Ndubuisi June 26, 2019 at 3:30 AM Nice one Edward... Existential struggle... Survival of the fittest. The imagery is well captured in words. It's been a while my good man, hope you are good? Edward Ibeh June 26, 2019 at 7:15 AM Thank you, Chime:-) It's been a while indeed my friend! I'm good. Have a blessed day...

Line Gauthier June 23, 2019 at 8:16 AM good excerpt selection, Edward. Should do well in contest. Edward Ibeh June 23, 2019 at 9:26 AM Thank you very much. Line:-) I hope so...