Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

Deus Ex Machina

"Dead leaves lay still until the wind takes them here and there: even the last flower is withered, but there is beauty in decay - Constance La France

             I was the wilted flower 
       That you watered back to life.
You're closer than a stalking shadow 
                In my hour of need.
          You're my light in the dark 

      You see the beauty in my scars.
   When languishing in despondency,
              You elevate my spirits
       Ocean floor to mountain peak,
        If not to a much loftier height 

              I was the wayward leaf 
You caught amid a tempestuous wind,
           Saving me from being lost. 
     I was the bird with a broken wing - 
    In flight - that you never let plunge 

          Into catastrophe like Icarus;
              You cushioned my fall.
     Each time I'm sucked neck-deep 
         Into life's bottomless abyss,
              You unfailingly pull me...

                 Back to the surface,  
                    Heavenly Father. 
          You're my ever dependable 
                 Constant gardener;
               My deus ex machina.


Writing Challenge - D Quotes - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Date written: 06/05/2023

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Constance La France June 17, 2023 at 6:47 AM Edward, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations ! Edward Ibeh June 17, 2023 at 7:17 AM Thank you very much for the congratulations and my placement, Constance:-) Most obliged.

Valsa George June 11, 2023 at 10:21 PM "Each time I'm sucked neck-deep Into life's bottomless abyss, You unfailingly pull me"... To have a thankful heart for the protection He gives to our life is all that we can pay him back! Beautiful poem Edward ! Congratulations on your win. Edward Ibeh June 12, 2023 at 5:06 AM Thank you very much indeed, Valsa:-)

Paula Goldsmith June 11, 2023 at 2:03 PM Congratulations on your win. A lovely write with a wonderful ending. Have blessed day/week........... Edward Ibeh June 12, 2023 at 5:06 AM Thank you very much, Paula:-)

Unseeking Seeker June 5, 2023 at 9:07 AM Superbo! Enjoyed this sublime write! Bravo! Edward Ibeh June 5, 2023 at 9:09 AM Thanks so much, Seeker:-)