Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

Devastation

     Emotionally, a wrecked ship 
        Battered to smithereens.
          Tarred and feathered 
By the tempestuous ocean wave 
That is grief. Her faith in the Lord,
  Blueprint for her reconstruction.



Date written: 06/19/2022

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Line Gauthier November 10, 2022 at 3:09 PM Lovely brevity, Edward ~ Edward Ibeh November 10, 2022 at 9:13 PM Thank you very much for the visit, comment, and my placement, Line:-)

Paulette Calasibetta June 26, 2022 at 9:22 AM Congratulations on your win in the contest. A deep and moving piece gives us cause for reflection. :)Paulette Edward Ibeh June 26, 2022 at 8:07 PM Thank you very much, Paulette:-)

Karen Jones June 24, 2022 at 1:21 PM Eloquent and deep. Well done. Congrats Edward Ibeh June 24, 2022 at 3:11 PM Thank you very much, Karen:-)

Subimal Sinha-Roy June 24, 2022 at 3:49 AM So very metaphorical, Edward. Congratulations on your win. Edward Ibeh June 24, 2022 at 9:13 AM Thank you very much, Subimal:-) Coming from such a great poet, that means alot!

Connie Marcum Wong June 24, 2022 at 3:14 AM Congratulations on your win Edward. Blessings xxoo Edward Ibeh June 24, 2022 at 9:14 AM Thanks so much, Connie:-)

Christuraj Alex June 23, 2022 at 8:40 PM Faith works. Beautifully written. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh June 23, 2022 at 8:43 PM Thank you so much, Christuraj:-)

Anisha Dutta June 23, 2022 at 8:28 AM Congrats to win on your beautiful poem. Blessings Edward Ibeh June 23, 2022 at 10:42 AM Thank you very much, Anisha:-)

Paula Goldsmith June 23, 2022 at 7:25 AM Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write. Have a great/blessed day....................... Edward Ibeh June 23, 2022 at 10:42 AM Thank you so much, Paula:-)

Kim Rodrigues June 20, 2022 at 5:46 PM Imagery befitting grief! Edward Ibeh June 23, 2022 at 10:43 AM Thank you, Kim:-)

Sara Kendrick June 20, 2022 at 5:16 AM Reads like a good contender for the contest. Way to go. Seems like the woman of whom you have written knows the way to make it home. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara Edward Ibeh June 23, 2022 at 10:39 AM Thank you very much, Sara:-)