Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Don't Set Me Free and Then Cry For Me

Don't set me free and then cry for me
       I'm your precious dove; think before 
   Springing me from the cage, lest you feel
            the debilitating sting of regret.

      Don't set me free and then cry for me
        I am but a gust of wind that blows
         only in one direction, my darling 
          You're behind me, not in front.

      Don't set me free and then cry for me
         To do so is to give me wings to fly
   to the ends of the earth, so far out of sight
             you'll never again reach me.

      Don't set me free and then cry for me
       Make your decision wisely, for before  
       you blow a kiss goodbye, I've already 
             crossed a rubicon of no return.

    I mean this in earnest, do not set me free;
   don't ever release me. If you do, I'll vanish
     for all eternity. You see, I am time itself.
   I couldn't sit idle and wait for you if I tried.



Submitted for...
Strand Select 5 Any Form,Any Theme Poetry Contest (Winner: Honorable Mention)
Sponsored by Brian Strand 
Date: 01/06/2020

N-A rerun 3 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: John Hamilton (Winner: 3rd Place)
Date Submitted: 09/25/2019

Write the Poem You Have Always Wanted to Write
Sponsored by: Caren Krutsinger (N/A)
Date written and submitted: 09/03/2019

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Gregory Richard Barden January 7, 2020 at 9:55 PM Excellent write! Sincere congratulations for your Honorable Mention in Brian's contest, Sir Edward - keep the ink flowing, my friend, and best wishes for a bountiful and healthy New Year. Blessings! :o) Edward Ibeh January 8, 2020 at 5:23 AM Thank you so much, Gregory:-) Coming from such a great poet, that means a great deal! Happy New Year and blessings to you, too!

Susan Ashley September 30, 2019 at 7:12 PM Edward, a deep and thought provoking poem so beautifully expressed. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Edward Ibeh September 30, 2019 at 10:15 PM Thank you so much, Susan:-)

Richard Lamoureux September 28, 2019 at 1:02 PM Way to go Edward, congrats. Edward Ibeh September 28, 2019 at 1:19 PM Thank you, Richard:-) Most appreciated.

John Hamilton September 26, 2019 at 7:35 PM Very nice congrats on a fine win! Edward Ibeh September 26, 2019 at 9:58 PM Thank you so much for placing me, John!:-) Most obliged.

Swetha Vangaveti September 4, 2019 at 6:19 AM What a ln insightful poem!! Not just the voice of the dove, it served me with quite a lot of other voices too :) Edward Ibeh September 4, 2019 at 8:57 AM Thank you so much, Swetha:-) I'm glad this poem resonated with you!