Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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Birth

he's here, 

born silent;

     tapped on tush,

cries

     unleashes

floodgates

     of happy tears

parents,

     relieved.

love...

     at first sight!


Submitted for...
20-Word Max - Do It With Feeling Poetry Contest (Winner: 3rd Place)
Sponsored by Line Gauthier
Date written: 01/14/2021

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Andrea Dietrich January 18, 2021 at 10:11 AM I love your succinct telling of childbirth. Congrats! Edward Ibeh January 18, 2021 at 10:13 AM Thank you so much, Andrea:-)

Jan Allison January 16, 2021 at 1:01 PM what a super take on the emotions theme so good to see a happy poem:-) many congrats Edward :-) xx Edward Ibeh January 16, 2021 at 3:37 PM Thank you very much, Jan:-)

Paula Goldsmith January 16, 2021 at 8:33 AM Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write and picture. A new baby is a time of joy. Enjoy your win/day with blessings.................... Edward Ibeh January 16, 2021 at 9:14 AM Thank you so much, Paula:-)