Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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By the Edge of the Sea

In the gloaming, there she is 
by the edge of the sea...

Rapt in contemplation; taking in 
the beautiful, peaceful scenery. She enjoys
watching the sun set over the horizon,
the chattering of starlings in the scarlet sky, 
waves splashing and exploding like dynamite 
against the rocks.

She loves dipping her toes in the shallows, 
the feel of the cool breeze on her skin. 
She puts her faith in the majestic sea to take 
all her woes and drowned them, to clear 
the dense fog clouding her thoughts, to cleanse 
memories too besmirched to retain.

The sea invites her to get away from it all, 
and she returns ever and anon to find 
some peace of mind, to listen to the sea reveal
its inscrutable secrets and confess 
some of her own. Nothing else in the world 
occupies her mind when she comes here. 

Time lounges on the beach 
fast asleep as she's lost in oblivion, 
communing with ghosts of the past 
and hopes for the future. 

In the gloaming, there she is...
by the edge of the sea...

Submitted for...
Your Best December Poem Poetry Contest (Winner: 2nd Place)
Sponsored by: John Hamilton
Date written: 12/23/2019

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L. J. Carber December 27, 2019 at 9:21 AM Congrats Edward-- really like that line 'Time lounges on the beach' .... Edward Ibeh December 27, 2019 at 2:26 PM Thank you, L.J.:-) Most appreciated.

Vijay Pandit December 27, 2019 at 7:33 AM This poem deserves all the accolades received--excellent write--congrats, Edward. Edward Ibeh December 27, 2019 at 2:25 PM Thank you so much, Vijay:-)

Sandra Adams December 26, 2019 at 10:22 PM beautifully penned Edward...i love the ocean so could see this imagery perfectly... congrats on your win :) hugs Edward Ibeh December 27, 2019 at 5:56 AM Thank you so much, Sandra:-)

Brenda Chiri December 26, 2019 at 5:17 PM Edward congrats on a great win!;) Edward Ibeh December 26, 2019 at 6:37 PM Thanks again, Brenda!:-) Brenda Chiri December 26, 2019 at 5:17 PM Again;)

John Hamilton December 26, 2019 at 3:46 PM This is stunning in it's imagery Edward, congrats on a fine win! Edward Ibeh December 26, 2019 at 6:38 PM Thank you so much for my placement, John:-) Most obliged.

Brenda Chiri December 24, 2019 at 9:40 AM Edward wow congrats on a well deserved win!() Edward Ibeh December 24, 2019 at 7:15 PM Thank you, Brenda:-)

Darlene De Beaulieu December 23, 2019 at 1:27 PM Hello Edward Ibh, a lake or river, ocean or sea are all relaxing for a peaceful mind. Merry Christmas. have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu December 24, 2019 at 12:12 PM Hello Edward Ibh, i wish you the best for the new year. Merry Christmas. Your Friend, Darlene Edward Ibeh December 23, 2019 at 6:18 PM Thanks for dropping by, Darlene:-) Happy holidays to you!

Caren Krutsinger December 23, 2019 at 7:39 AM Edward, your appreciation of peace of mind and the sea are well represented. Edward Ibeh December 23, 2019 at 8:47 AM Thank you, Caren:-)