A Wink From Afar

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Date written: 10/16/2023

soon to bid 
another farewell, yet,
you've already unearthed
a smidge of sad longing 
buried too deep within 
to excavate.
as our sizeable distance 
kept stretching apart like a rubberband,
first came 
your reassuring smile 
when you 
turned your head 
to look at me one last time,
and with that smile -
before slipping out of sight -
a careful aim
directly at the center 
of my heart; 
just one wink. 
ah, so you knew it was 
precisely what I needed? 
it's torturous 
watching you depart; 
with a piece of heaven 
to cling to...
gently,
gently, 
ever so gently, 
you pull me back from 
the precipice of melancholy.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/22/2023 4:37:00 PM

As always, Edward, amazing, original, images that sweep me into your poem and feelings! The true power of love to save. Congratulations on your win! Blessings.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/22/2023 8:50:00 PM

Thank you very much, Sam:-) Most appreciated, my friend.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/22/2023 12:11:00 PM

Nicely done, Edward! Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/22/2023 1:03:00 PM

Thank you very much, Kim:-)

Karen Jones

Date: 10/21/2023 9:24:00 PM

Wonderful write and congrats on your win.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/22/2023 5:11:00 AM

Thank you very much indeed, Karen:-)

Bill Baker

Date: 10/18/2023 9:35:00 PM

Intriguing poetry, Edward. Very seductive, with a sliver of hope. Better than out and out tease though. Makes one wonder if she knows there's something real inside her that knows your love would meet a need of hers. Hummm? I enjoyed reading your poetry today, thanks for sharing it with us. Bill

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/19/2023 2:35:00 AM

Thank you very much for the wonderful visit and feedback, Bill:-)