Edward Ibeh Poet Shape

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Date written: 05/13/2026

An Hourglass

                   *i n  t h is  h o u r g l a s s,*
                     \                                         /
                     *t h e s a n d s o f t i m e*
                        \                                    /
                        *a r e d r i f t i n g b y*
                           11111111111111
                           *e a c h s e c o n d*
                                \1111111111/
                                 *b o r n t o*
                                    \111111/
                                     *f a d e*
                                        *o r*
                                       *d i e*
                                        /       \
                                    *b e l o w*
                                      /             \
                                  *a m o u n t*
                                   /                    \
                                *o f m e m o r y*
                                 /                         \
                               *s t i l l g r o w s*
                               /                              \
                            *c o l l e c t i n g a l l*
                           /                                     \
                        *t h e m o m e n t s t h a t*
                        /                                            \
                     *t h e p r e s e n t b e s t o w s*

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Andrea Dietrich June 3, 2026 at 12:57 AM Wow. Congrats, Edward Edward Ibeh June 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM Thank you so much, Andrea;-)

Sotto Poet June 1, 2026 at 4:06 AM Congratulations! Well done, Edward! The final part is so inspiring. Absolutely stunning. Edward Ibeh June 1, 2026 at 5:24 AM Thank you very much, Lasaad:-)

Karen Jones May 14, 2026 at 12:25 AM Nicely done Edward! It must have taken some time wow you’re patient! Edward Ibeh May 14, 2026 at 4:25 AM Thank you very much, Karen:-)

I Am Anaya May 13, 2026 at 6:50 PM This is very cool, as are the words of wisdom, Edward. Enjoying your posts. :) Edward Ibeh May 14, 2026 at 4:26 AM Thank you so much, Anaya:-)