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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

Date: 7/17/2019 11:50:00 AM

This is excellent Edward, savage kingdom indeed...but not for long!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/18/2019 8:09:00 PM

Thank you, John:-)

Chime Justice Ndubuisi

Date: 6/26/2019 3:30:00 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
Date: 6/26/2019 7:15:00 AM

Thank you, Chime:-) It's been a while indeed my friend! I'm good. Have a blessed day...

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/23/2019 8:16:00 AM

good excerpt selection, Edward. Should do well in contest.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/23/2019 9:26:00 AM

Thank you very much. Line:-) I hope so...