Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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Date written: 04/23/2021

Apogee of Grief

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 May 24, 2021 at 9:08 AM Very nicely expressed poem in just a few words!! Edward Ibeh May 24, 2021 at 11:36 AM Thank you very much, Smita:-)

Vijay Pandit May 20, 2021 at 1:45 PM Back again to offer my congrats for being #1 on the best poems list. Edward Ibeh May 20, 2021 at 4:14 PM Wow, really? Thanks for letting me know and for the congrats, my friend!

Gary Radice May 19, 2021 at 11:08 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 May 19, 2021 at 11:32 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 May 12, 2021 at 5:26 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 May 12, 2021 at 6:51 AM Thank you very much as always, Vijay:-)

Sam Kauffman April 30, 2021 at 9:01 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 May 3, 2021 at 8:43 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and congratulations, Sam:-)

Paula Goldsmith April 29, 2021 at 11:39 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write and picture. Have a blessed day.............. Edward Ibeh April 29, 2021 at 11:59 AM Thank you so much, Paula:-)

Line Gauthier April 28, 2021 at 7:04 PM Lovely poem. A FAVE for me ~ congrats on your well deserved Gold Line Gauthier January 15, 2022 at 1:42 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 April 28, 2021 at 9:05 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 April 28, 2021 at 3:31 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 April 28, 2021 at 4:27 PM Thank you very much, Lasaad:-) I appreciate the congrats, my friend.

David Kavanagh April 28, 2021 at 8:13 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 April 28, 2021 at 1:57 PM Wow, that's quite a compliment! Thank you for the wonderful visit, feedback and congrats, David:-)

Krish Radhakrishna April 28, 2021 at 4:46 AM Brilliant write Edward!! Superb!! A fav for me!!! Congrats on your top win! Edward Ibeh April 28, 2021 at 6:49 AM Thank you very much for the wonderful comments and FAV, Krish:-) Most appreciated.

Beryl Edmonds April 28, 2021 at 1:20 AM Those words are touchingly beautiful Edward, congratulations on your top spot win in the contest... Belle Edward Ibeh April 28, 2021 at 2:58 AM Thank you so much, Belle:-)

William Kelii Kekaula April 27, 2021 at 9:24 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 April 28, 2021 at 2:57 AM Thank you very much indeed, William:-) Your compliments really mean a lot!

Unseeking Seeker April 27, 2021 at 8:15 PM Powerful! Warmest congrats on your stand-alone top win! Edward Ibeh April 27, 2021 at 8:21 PM Thank you so much, Seeker! Guess who I wrote it for?:-)

Eve Roper April 27, 2021 at 8:11 PM Great write, Edward , congratulations on your win in Line's contest . Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh April 27, 2021 at 8:22 PM Thank you very much indeed, Eve:-) I appreciate the congrats and hugs.