Edward Ibeh Poet Diminished Hexaverse

Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm
pandemonium
erupts when he comes
home from deployment;
soldier on furlough.

Swiftly bum-rushed 
by wife and kids,
which took him by 
surprise indeed!

His dog, "Chooks,"
joined in, too
Family...

of five
sure missed...

Dad.

Write A Poem About Enthusiasm Poetry Contest (Winner: 2nd Place)
Sponsored by Caren Krutsinger
Date written: 06/21/2020

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Sam Kauffman July 6, 2020 at 8:17 PM What a wonderful picture of an enthusiastic reunion - dog too! Congratulations and blessings my friend! Edward Ibeh July 6, 2020 at 9:03 PM Thank you so much, Sam:-) Blessings to you as well!

Aditi Mishra July 5, 2020 at 8:47 AM I am glad I read this delightful heartwarming muse of yours Edward. Nothing can match the enthusiasm of a father returning home. This is lovely. Congratulations on your splendid win my friend. God bless you. Keep writing and inspiring :) Edward Ibeh July 5, 2020 at 9:08 AM Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement, dear Aditi:-) Most obliged.

Darlene De Beaulieu June 21, 2020 at 5:31 PM Hello Edward, that is a very warm welcom from the family. Enjoy your evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu June 22, 2020 at 1:23 PM Hello Edward, a hot humid day today, i am enjoying summer. I hope you have a nice day my friend. Edward Ibeh June 21, 2020 at 6:03 PM Thanks for the comments and visit, Darlene:-) Enjoy your day as well, my friend!

Regina Mcintosh June 21, 2020 at 12:16 PM Wonderful entry and so great for father's day. Bless you, dear friend and fellow poet. .. Much love and blessings sent your way, Gina Edward Ibeh June 21, 2020 at 2:54 PM Thank you for visiting, Gina:-) I appreciate the positive comments. Have a blessed day, my friend!