Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Encumbrance of a Burden

How much does your burden weigh?

              Simmering anger 
             bottled up, an acid 
           that corrodes the soul. 
                    Release it, 
        not on someone, of course.
    If it's rage, shout it into the void!

             Unexpressed hurt?
        Give a voice to it, at last!
            Consider the source;
           turn to a caring friend
        who'll apply a healing balm  
         to your emotional wounds

             If you want to cry,
               don't hold it in, 
            permit the emotion.
            Wail out a good cry!
             You'd be surprised
          how you feel afterwards.

     Those bothersome thoughts
           occupying your mind
        like fetid waste; a threat 
          to your peace of mind
          Release them like I do,
            through meditation;

            lighten the weight 
        of the burdens you carry 
              so you can finally
               breathe and be...
                     free.
                  Woozah!...


Submitted for...
Catharsis Poetry Contest (Winner: 3rd Place)
Sponsored by Silent One 
Date written: 12/03/2020

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Mark Koplin December 12, 2020 at 6:42 AM Congratulations on your win Edward!! Edward Ibeh December 12, 2020 at 11:12 AM Thank you so much, Mark:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen December 11, 2020 at 2:50 AM - Congratulations on your win, Edward :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Edward Ibeh December 11, 2020 at 7:00 AM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise:-)

Silent One December 10, 2020 at 10:08 AM Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Edward Ibeh December 10, 2020 at 10:32 AM Thank you so much for my placement, SO!:-) Most obliged.

Newton Ranaweera December 3, 2020 at 4:45 AM A graceful entry, Edward, with a great suggestion for purgation of emotions: meditation!! Edward Ibeh December 3, 2020 at 6:51 AM Thank you very much indeed, Newton:-) Most obliged.