Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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An Abandoned Decrepit House

abandoned
   decrepit house;
      the porch
         rails have rusted.

it's decaying roof
   whispers dark
      secrets
         unrevealed.

cobwebs
   grace ferns
      in the garden
         and staircase inside.

door and window, dusty;
   a
      torn rosette ribbon.


           (yalto)


"Yalto" is a form invented by yours truly
Lines 1-15: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables


A Decaying House Poetry Contest (Winner: 1st Place)
Sponsored by Constance La France
Date written: 07/16/2020

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Aditi Mishra July 27, 2020 at 4:24 AM I hope someday I'll be able to express any theme so intricately as you do in Yalto form. I just love how you dive deep with few words my friend. Congratulations on another win Edward. Blessings :) Edward Ibeh July 27, 2020 at 6:55 AM Thank you so much, Aditi:-) I greatly appreciate your kind words. You're selling yourself short, though. Believe me, you do the Yalto form exceptionally well!

Constance La France July 25, 2020 at 9:18 AM Edward, congratulations on your win in my decaying house contest with this excellent write, a FAV for me and I love the image too _Constance Edward Ibeh July 25, 2020 at 10:56 AM Thank you very much for my placement, Constance:-) I greatly appreciate the FAV. Have a blessed day...

Connie Marcum Wong July 22, 2020 at 4:54 PM Your Yalto shines in this contest Edward. Congratulations on your deserving First Place win! Blessings xxoo Edward Ibeh July 22, 2020 at 7:05 PM Thanks so much, Connie:-) God bless.

William Kelii Kekaula July 22, 2020 at 4:06 PM Yalto being wondrously articulated, Edaward, and my compliments for your righteous win -- Aloha~@William Edward Ibeh July 22, 2020 at 7:04 PM Thank you very much, William:-)

Jan Allison July 19, 2020 at 2:59 PM so few words paint a vivid image Edward, many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Edward Ibeh July 19, 2020 at 4:21 PM Thank you so much, Jan:-)

Vijay Pandit July 16, 2020 at 3:48 PM Amazing how you seamlessly incorporated those words in your form. All the best, Edward. Edward Ibeh July 16, 2020 at 4:06 PM Thank you so much, Vijay:-) Most appreciated.