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Apogee of Grief

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Date written: 04/23/2021

hibernating pain awakes from slumber a long rusty nail plunging deeper and deeper, piercing into the heart's chamber, driven by resounding blows from Thor's hammer; apogee of her grief.

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Smita Kulkarni

Date: 5/24/2021 9:08:00 AM

Very nicely expressed poem in just a few words!!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/24/2021 11:36:00 AM

Thank you very much, Smita:-)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/20/2021 1:45:00 PM

Back again to offer my congrats for being #1 on the best poems list.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/20/2021 4:14:00 PM

Wow, really? Thanks for letting me know and for the congrats, my friend!

Gary Radice

Date: 5/19/2021 11:08:00 AM

An excellent write Edward and a poem I've only just discovered having glanced at the top new poems list. Imagery is top notch. Your words are powerful. Cheers - Gary

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/19/2021 11:32:00 AM

Thank you so much, Gary:-) The "her" in this poem of mine is actually none other than Line Gauthier. Glad you loved it, my friend!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/12/2021 5:26:00 AM

Somehow I missed this gem. BIG congrats on your win and a shining spot on the best poems list. Accolades well deserved!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/12/2021 6:51:00 AM

Thank you very much as always, Vijay:-)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/30/2021 9:01:00 AM

Edward, this poem is a stunning use of the word apogee - the apex of grief. Your images and imagery of the hammer, the nail go right to the heart! Congratulations on your first place win. Hope you are well. Blessings!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/3/2021 8:43:00 PM

Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and congratulations, Sam:-)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/29/2021 11:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write and picture. Have a blessed day..............

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/29/2021 11:59:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paula:-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/28/2021 7:04:00 PM

Lovely poem. A FAVE for me ~ congrats on your well deserved Gold

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/15/2022 1:42:00 PM

Wow ~ this is an honor, Edward. Your poem is written so well ~ the simile is not only precise but so well delivered : the rusty nail driven in by Thor's hammer. Wow, more importantly, every line is a gem.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/28/2021 9:05:00 PM

Thank you so much for the top placement, congrats and FAV, Line!:-) Just so you're aware, this poem is actually about you!

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/28/2021 3:31:00 PM

Congratulations on your top win, you deserve it with a very well written poem, have a good day and my best regards

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/28/2021 4:27:00 PM

Thank you very much, Lasaad:-) I appreciate the congrats, my friend.

David Kavanagh

Date: 4/28/2021 8:13:00 AM

This is an inscription worthy of any monument Edward, an apogee in its own right, congratulations on a top poem and top win, cheers David

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/28/2021 1:57:00 PM

Wow, that's quite a compliment! Thank you for the wonderful visit, feedback and congrats, David:-)

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 4/28/2021 4:46:00 AM

Brilliant write Edward!! Superb!! A fav for me!!! Congrats on your top win!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/28/2021 6:49:00 AM

Thank you very much for the wonderful comments and FAV, Krish:-) Most appreciated.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/28/2021 1:20:00 AM

Those words are touchingly beautiful Edward, congratulations on your top spot win in the contest... Belle

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/28/2021 2:58:00 AM

Thank you so much, Belle:-)

Hilo Poet

Date: 4/27/2021 9:24:00 PM

Indelible brevity, Edward, I trust it to be a fave with thee as Line is a tough cookie taking you first outta that jar, my compliments on your accomplished win, Aloha!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/28/2021 2:57:00 AM

Thank you very much indeed, William:-) Your compliments really mean a lot!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/27/2021 8:15:00 PM

Powerful! Warmest congrats on your stand-alone top win!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/27/2021 8:21:00 PM

Thank you so much, Seeker! Guess who I wrote it for?:-)

Eve Roper

Date: 4/27/2021 8:11:00 PM

Great write, Edward , congratulations on your win in Line's contest . Hugs Eve

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/27/2021 8:22:00 PM

Thank you very much indeed, Eve:-) I appreciate the congrats and hugs.