Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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Date written: 01/24/2022

"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

Defenseless

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)

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Sam Kauffman January 10, 2023 at 10:06 AM So vividly romantic Edward - love stripped of all pretense in vulnerable anticipation. Well done! Congratulations and blessings my friend! Edward Ibeh January 10, 2023 at 11:38 AM Thank you so very much, Sam:-)

Susan Ashley January 3, 2023 at 11:48 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 January 3, 2023 at 4:27 PM This really means a lot to me coming from such a great poet like yourself, Susan. Thank you very much indeed!

Sotto Poet January 3, 2023 at 6:29 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 January 3, 2023 at 7:31 AM Thank you very much for the lovely feedback and congratulations, Lasaad:-) Most obliged.

Unseeking Seeker January 3, 2023 at 12:47 AM … vulnerability … beautiful write, Edward, congrats on your superb win in your favourite Yalto form! Edward Ibeh January 3, 2023 at 7:30 AM Thank you so much, Seeker:-)

Christuraj Alex January 28, 2022 at 12:30 AM "i'm stripped defenseless" - you have some very beautiful punches always. This is one of them. Edward Ibeh January 28, 2022 at 2:12 AM Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)

Susan Lawrence January 24, 2022 at 1:04 PM Love this Edward..your style , the energy and the magic ending! All the best, Susan :) Edward Ibeh January 24, 2022 at 2:11 PM Thank you very much, Susan:-)

Vijay Pandit January 24, 2022 at 5:50 AM Awesome! Superb!! You shine in your signature form with this succinct, brilliant romantic poem, Edward. An instant FAVE! Edward Ibeh January 24, 2022 at 6:12 AM Thank you very much indeed for the high praise and fave, Vijay! Most obliged.