Flashbacks

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

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

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/29/2025 6:21:00 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
Date: 5/29/2025 7:57:00 AM

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

Speaks Volumes

Date: 5/29/2025 2:55:00 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
Date: 5/29/2025 7:56:00 AM

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

Ink Empress

Date: 5/29/2025 2:30:00 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
Date: 5/29/2025 7:55:00 AM

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