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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.
Note: A poem written about Line Gauthier, for her contest. Date written: 04/23/2021

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Date: 5/24/2021 9:08:00 AM
Very nicely expressed poem in just a few words!!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/24/2021 11:36:00 AM
Thank you very much, Smita:-)
Date: 5/20/2021 1:45:00 PM
Back again to offer my congrats for being #1 on the best poems list.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/20/2021 4:14:00 PM
Wow, really? Thanks for letting me know and for the congrats, my friend!
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
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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!
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!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/12/2021 6:51:00 AM
Thank you very much as always, Vijay:-)
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!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/3/2021 8:43:00 PM
Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and congratulations, Sam:-)
Date: 4/29/2021 11:39:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write and picture. Have a blessed day..............
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/29/2021 11:59:00 AM
Thank you so much, Paula:-)
Date: 4/28/2021 7:04:00 PM
Lovely poem. A FAVE for me ~ congrats on your well deserved Gold
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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.
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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!
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
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/28/2021 4:27:00 PM
Thank you very much, Lasaad:-) I appreciate the congrats, my friend.
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
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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:-)
Date: 4/28/2021 4:46:00 AM
Brilliant write Edward!! Superb!! A fav for me!!! Congrats on your top win!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/28/2021 6:49:00 AM
Thank you very much for the wonderful comments and FAV, Krish:-) Most appreciated.
Date: 4/28/2021 1:20:00 AM
Those words are touchingly beautiful Edward, congratulations on your top spot win in the contest... Belle
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/28/2021 2:58:00 AM
Thank you so much, Belle:-)
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!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/28/2021 2:57:00 AM
Thank you very much indeed, William:-) Your compliments really mean a lot!
Date: 4/27/2021 8:15:00 PM
Powerful! Warmest congrats on your stand-alone top win!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/27/2021 8:21:00 PM
Thank you so much, Seeker! Guess who I wrote it for?:-)
Date: 4/27/2021 8:11:00 PM
Great write, Edward , congratulations on your win in Line's contest . Hugs Eve
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/27/2021 8:22:00 PM
Thank you very much indeed, Eve:-) I appreciate the congrats and hugs.

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