Edward Ibeh Poet Other

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Forbidden

cult member
  forbidden
  to marry...

    anyone
outside sect
  by leader,

 yet, she did
    defy him;
 honor killed.


Writing Challenge - F words - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Word choice: Forbidden
Syllables checked at HMS
Date written: 02/15/2023

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Sara Kendrick February 22, 2023 at 1:40 PM Congratulations on your poem being on Constance's winners' list. Way to go. Interesting topic. Sara Edward Ibeh February 23, 2023 at 2:33 AM Thank you very much, Sara:-)

Sam Kauffman February 21, 2023 at 12:28 PM A stunning poem Edward! You have expressed so much in a few words. The simplicity is emphasizes the horror! Congratulations and blessings dear friend! Edward Ibeh February 21, 2023 at 8:42 PM Thank you so much for the awesome feedback and congratulations, Sam:-)

Constance La France February 21, 2023 at 9:20 AM Edward, wonderful write, I find this form so difficult although it looks on the surface to be easy, and congratulations on your win my Writing Challenge - F Words, well done, blessings, Constance Edward Ibeh February 21, 2023 at 8:39 PM Thank you very much for the feedback, congrats and my placement, Constance:-) Most appreciated.

Paula Goldsmith February 16, 2023 at 12:54 PM A few words tells the story/write. "Wonderful" Have a blessed day writing away................. Edward Ibeh February 17, 2023 at 1:47 AM Thanks for the lovely visit, Paula:-)

Sotto Poet February 16, 2023 at 11:26 AM Wonderful work here, Edward. Incredible how much can be said in such a small number of words. It's painful to think it's still happening now. Good luck Edward Ibeh February 17, 2023 at 1:45 AM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Lasaad:-)

Joanna Daniel February 15, 2023 at 9:49 PM So much said in so few words, Edward, brilliant:) sad that it still takes place... Edward Ibeh February 16, 2023 at 2:10 AM Yep, happens to this day, sadly. Thanks for the visit, Jo:-)

Unseeking Seeker February 15, 2023 at 6:11 PM Great write, Edward ~ I too use this form regularly these days. Good luck in the contest Edward Ibeh February 16, 2023 at 2:15 AM Thank you very much, Seeker:-) I never heard of this form until Sara's last contest. I love it and plan to use it more.