Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Down By the Quay

Oh, my love, how I wish...
                   you were here by my side
                  so we could both surrender
                    To this beautiful solitude,
               this peaceful, intoxicating silence
           I'm blissfully lost; killing precious time.
                   Time I wish I could stretch...
                   the length of the Nile River.
               Mute, confused ships can't seem 
       to decide whether they're coming or going
       The sky is slowly changing before my eyes
                   As the cantaloupe melon Sun
            fights to stay afloat over the horizon.
                      Silence is interrupted...
                       by the ebb and flow
             of the faint tides, sweeping time 
                    out of my pristine mind
         crying out your name in hushed tones.
                      We both miss you so.
          As the calm wind sighs and whispers 
                  soft yet incomprehensible
              language into my pleased ears
                     I wish you were here
                   To bask in this soothing 
                  sounds of silence with me


NA the day away Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Lu Loo (Winner: 1st Place)
Submitted on 09/03/2019

Sound of Silence Poetry Contest
Sponsored by John Hamilton (N/A)
Date written and submitted: 07/27/2019

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Kim Merryman June 22, 2021 at 6:19 PM The imagery in this is so vivid! Congrats on your win Edward! Blessings, Kim M Edward Ibeh June 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM Thank you very much, Kim:-)

Christuraj Alex June 21, 2021 at 5:26 AM Beautiful. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh June 21, 2021 at 9:46 AM Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)

Na Na December 22, 2019 at 3:17 PM Congrats on your winning poem Edward Edward Ibeh December 22, 2019 at 5:51 PM Thank you, Gregory:-)

Brenda Chiri December 22, 2019 at 2:45 PM Congrats on a great win!;) Edward Ibeh December 22, 2019 at 3:15 PM Thank you so much, Brenda:-)

Anisha Dutta December 22, 2019 at 11:19 AM BIG CONGRATS TO WIN TOP. Edward Ibeh December 22, 2019 at 11:25 AM Thank you, Anisha:-)

Richard Lamoureux September 7, 2019 at 9:06 AM I see you have won, I am not surprised. Edward Ibeh September 7, 2019 at 10:59 AM Thank again, Richard:-) Most appreciated.

Beautiful Scars September 7, 2019 at 2:05 AM intense poem, loving, sensual and passionate. All around a poem I adored for its softness and emotion. Great poem dear Edward. Thank you for your participation and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo Edward Ibeh September 7, 2019 at 7:44 AM Thank you very much for my placement, Luloo!:-) This is humbling and greatly gratifying!

Richard Lamoureux August 1, 2019 at 9:00 AM A gorgeous piece. Good luck in the contest. Edward Ibeh August 1, 2019 at 2:36 PM Thank you very much, Richard:-)

Sandra Adams July 31, 2019 at 9:04 AM what a poignant poem laced with beautiful imagery....glad i stopped by to read this one :) Good write! Edward Ibeh July 31, 2019 at 3:10 PM Thank you so much, Sandra:-) Glad you liked the poem!

Jeanne Mcgee July 27, 2019 at 12:43 PM I love the images you created here...especially "of the faint tides, sweeping time out of my pristine mind" Edward Ibeh July 27, 2019 at 2:25 PM Thank you, Jeanne:-)

Vijay Pandit July 27, 2019 at 11:31 AM Superb imagery--excellent write, Edward--all the best. Edward Ibeh July 27, 2019 at 2:25 PM Thank you, Vijay:-)