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a meeting of the lips, yours... and mine; my heart was won. it didn't so much as put up a fight. you claimed it! my shield of armor fell away. crumbled, my wall of vulnerability, and... i'm stripped defenseless! (yalto) "Yalto" is a form invented by yours truly. Lines 1-15: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables Date written: 01/24/2022

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/10/2023 10:06:00 AM

So vividly romantic Edward - love stripped of all pretense in vulnerable anticipation. Well done! Congratulations and blessings my friend!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/10/2023 11:38:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Sam:-)

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/3/2023 11:48:00 AM

Dear Edward, you express your heart's romantic vulnerability with passionate poetic beauty. The last line is a fantastic finale to a superb piece. Congratulations for your excellent win in Brian's contest. warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/3/2023 4:27:00 PM

This really means a lot to me coming from such a great poet like yourself, Susan. Thank you very much indeed!

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/3/2023 6:29:00 AM

Edward, please accept my sincere congratulations on your win. I adored this, especially your flair, intensity, and wonderful conclusion! Thank you very much,

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/3/2023 7:31:00 AM

Thank you very much for the lovely feedback and congratulations, Lasaad:-) Most obliged.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 1/3/2023 12:47:00 AM

… vulnerability … beautiful write, Edward, congrats on your superb win in your favourite Yalto form!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/3/2023 7:30:00 AM

Thank you so much, Seeker:-)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/28/2022 12:30:00 AM

"i'm stripped defenseless" - you have some very beautiful punches always. This is one of them.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/28/2022 2:12:00 AM

Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/24/2022 1:04:00 PM

Love this Edward..your style , the energy and the magic ending! All the best, Susan :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/24/2022 2:11:00 PM

Thank you very much, Susan:-)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/24/2022 5:50:00 AM

Awesome! Superb!! You shine in your signature form with this succinct, brilliant romantic poem, Edward. An instant FAVE!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/24/2022 6:12:00 AM

Thank you very much indeed for the high praise and fave, Vijay! Most obliged.