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Micro Poem Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Ink Empress. Date written: 05/14/2025

Flashbacks


       enduring
             flashbacks 
of traumatic experience 
of almost drowning;
          he swears 
he's never going 
              swimming...
             again.

anxietyfearmemoryrememberwaterverse

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Line Gauthier

June 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Well crafted, Edward ~

Andrea Dietrich

May 29, 2025 at 6:21 AM

This same thing happened to me trying to water ski and getting stuck under the water. I never really could get into that sport again. Congrats on first place.

Edward Ibeh

May 29, 2025 at 7:57 AM

Thank you so much for the awesome feedback and visit, Andrea:-)

Speaks Volumes

May 29, 2025 at 2:55 AM

Some flashbacks can be scary and yours is one of them. I used to love the ocean, but now I prefer swimming in a pool. There are no creepy shadows beneath the surface.... You used your 15 words well to tell an interesting story Edward. Congrats.

Edward Ibeh

May 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM

Thank you very much for the visit and lovely feedback, SV:-)

Ink Empress

May 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM

This reminds of some loved ones of mine and how they almost drowned but were saved! Youve written something that is personal and different and one that leaves an emotive impression so poetically! Love the presentation and use of prompt here too! Thank you for joining! Congratulations on your win. Sending you light

Edward Ibeh

May 29, 2025 at 7:55 AM

Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback, congratulations, and my placement, Inky:-) Most obliged.

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