Edward Ibeh Poet Tanka

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Dandelion Wishes

Those innocent days!
Fistful of eons ago,
The good times did roll.
Fun at neighborhood playground...
Blowing dandelion fluffs.



Submitted for...
Childhood Nostalgia Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by JCB Brul
Date written: 08/29/2022

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Linda Alice Fowler August 31, 2022 at 2:51 PM Love this imagery Edward, and the fistful of eons ago. Congratulations on your win! Linda Edward Ibeh August 31, 2022 at 7:05 PM Thank you very much, Linda:-)

Sam Kauffman August 31, 2022 at 12:25 PM "Blowing dandelion fluffs" is truly an emblematic metaphor and image of childhood Edward - one all of us can relate to - wonderful choice of childhood memory! So nicely written! Congratulations! Blessings! Edward Ibeh August 31, 2022 at 7:05 PM Thank you very much for congrats, wonderful feedback and visit, Sam:-)

Francine Roberts August 31, 2022 at 8:36 AM great imagery , congrats Edward Ibeh August 31, 2022 at 11:14 AM Thank you very much, Francine:-)

Christuraj Alex August 31, 2022 at 6:03 AM Indeed! Unforgettable ones! Beautifully done. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh August 31, 2022 at 7:57 AM Thank you very much for the feedback and congrats, Christuraj:-)

Terry Miller August 31, 2022 at 5:50 AM Telling time with dandelion fluffs was a great memory; thank you for bringing them back in your excellent tanka! Edward Ibeh August 31, 2022 at 7:56 AM Thank you very much for feedback and visit, Terry:-)

FJ Thomas August 30, 2022 at 3:28 PM Finding dandelions in the yard, one of the few peaceful memories I have. ...thanks Edward. Edward Ibeh August 30, 2022 at 4:01 PM Something magical about them, for sure. Thanks for the lovely visit, FJ:-)

Kim Rodrigues August 29, 2022 at 3:49 PM Oh the simple things! Edward Ibeh August 29, 2022 at 3:56 PM Thanks for the lovely visit, Kim:-)