Bittersweet

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Edward Ibeh.

Bittersweet... on the palate... the pill... an ex-soldier... struggles to swallow; pestering... regrets... fighting in.... a war... he wanted... no part of. But what choice had he? Fought, not believing in... war! A war he helped win! (Yalto) Date written: 02/23/2020 "Yalto" is a form invented by yours truly Line 1 to 15: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Juanita Smalls

Date: 2/24/2020 1:40:00 AM

Excellent write Edward. An interesting form too. What made you decide to call it "Yalto"? Just curious. I enjoyed reading this. Your wordplay is excellent, sad imagery but a powerful write nonetheless. Two thumbs up!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/24/2020 6:47:00 AM

Thank you, Juanita:-) I'm SO glad you asked me this! Yvette, Andrea, Lance, Timothy and Otis are names of my favorite high school and college teachers. They were all instrumental in making me the successful man I am today. "Yalto" is my way of honoring them all!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/23/2020 6:09:00 PM

Hello Edward Iben, that person will always have those thoughts of war. I hope now that he has a better life. have a nice evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/24/2020 12:39:00 PM

Hello Bernard, this is a lovely comment. e. Thank you for the blessings.I wish you blessings to xoxo

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/23/2020 10:42:00 PM

Amen, Darlene, amen!:-) Thank you very much for dropping by! Blessings to you, xoxo.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/23/2020 4:12:00 PM

That is the feeling they carry rest of their lives--powerful write, Edward.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/23/2020 5:45:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay:-) Never mind the physical, I can't even begin to imagine the mental and emotional ravages of war. It's a huge part of the reason I chose to serve in the Navy instead of in the Army or Marines!