Edward Ibeh Poet Imagism

A Thousand Hours In the Day

cascading waterfall
     of moments
            slow
      to a trickle.
            time
    crawls along
    like a tortoise.
         punishing,
the lingering ennui
         she feels;
 a thousand hours
      in the day.


Date written: 06/11/2022

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Sherry Beck July 6, 2022 at 7:19 AM Well done! Enjoyed. Edward Ibeh July 6, 2022 at 3:21 PM Thank you very much, Sherry:-)

Malabika Ray Choudhury June 30, 2022 at 3:54 PM This is a stunning poem, Dear Edward! A Fave for me - it made me marvel about the past moments of my life! Edward Ibeh June 30, 2022 at 8:25 PM Thank you very much, Mala:-) I appreciate the fave, my friend.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian June 17, 2022 at 8:36 PM So beautifully expressed, and felt. Congrats on your win! Edward Ibeh June 30, 2022 at 8:23 PM Thank you so much, Barbara:-)

Sam Kauffman June 17, 2022 at 10:13 AM Congratulations on your win Edward!! Your imagery is awesome, extremely visual and visceral. How many times have we felt the minutes crawl? Wonderfully expressed. A very deserving win. A fav for me. Blessings of happy hours to you. Edward Ibeh June 17, 2022 at 2:45 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and fave, Sam:-)

Connie Marcum Wong June 15, 2022 at 3:27 PM Excellent work Edward. Congratulations on your deserving Second place win. Blessings xxoo Edward Ibeh June 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM Thank you very much, Connie:-)

Lonna Blodgett June 15, 2022 at 10:39 AM Well done Edward. Enjoyed the read and sentiment. Edward Ibeh June 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM Thanks very much, Lonna:-)

Carol Mitra June 15, 2022 at 8:49 AM Woah....nice one Edward....Congrats on your win:) Edward Ibeh June 15, 2022 at 4:59 PM Thank you so much, Carol:-)

Vijay Pandit June 11, 2022 at 12:56 PM Feels melancholy---time hangs on--languishing in pain. Edward Ibeh June 11, 2022 at 4:35 PM Thanks very much for the visit, Vijay:-)