Edward Ibeh Poet Dodoitsu

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Dark or Decayed Words Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Constance La France. Date written: 09/07/2023

Decayed

one-time betrayal of trust 
    taints pristine relationship.
there's nothing worth salvaging;
           not much to cling to.

   they gave it a fighting chance 
      sadly, it was all for naught.
 too strong, the stench of decay;
           their love couldn't last.

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Karen Croft September 10, 2023 at 10:52 PM Congratulations in the contest!

Constance La France September 10, 2023 at 10:50 PM Edward, wonderful writing and congratulations on your win in my contest, Constance

Valsa George September 10, 2023 at 8:50 PM Brief, crisp and so powerful. Love must have died long back. So it can have only the stench of decay. Enjoyed this short poem much. Congratulations Edward on your first place win.

Christuraj Alex September 10, 2023 at 8:50 PM A very beautiful poem like many of your other poems. Congratulations!

Ink Empress September 9, 2023 at 9:32 AM This is so soul hitting, i agree sometimes the damage is too deep and strong, when trust is shattered and love is bruised from mistakes irreversible, theres no antidote to cure the pain nor stop the bleeding. What a poignant powerful write this is! Loved your take. Goodluck for the contest Edward Ibeh September 9, 2023 at 11:37 AM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and well-wishes, Inky:-) Most obliged.

Charmaine Chircop September 8, 2023 at 3:37 PM Yes,it takes only one time,one moment of betrayal, one untrustworthy moment..and all the lovely becomes nothing but Decay. I enjoyed reading your poem. Edward Ibeh September 8, 2023 at 4:31 PM Thank you very much, Charmaine:-) I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, my friend.