Greatest of Sin

My
Love
For you
So sublime
My prolonged yearning;
Fond dreams of you, saccharine sweet
Lingering; embedded like a tattoo in my heart
If coveting you is the greatest of sin, I'd gladly give hostages to fortune


BRIAN'S CHOICE 11,any form,any theme
Contest Judged:  5/31/2020 (Winner: Honorable Mention)
Sponsored by: Brian Strand 

Writing challenge, January 2019 - Fibonacci Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Dear Heart (Winner: 3rd Place)
Date written and posted: 01/04/2019

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Sam Kauffman

May 31, 2020 at 10:24 PM

"I'd gladly give hostages to the future," wonderful line, Edward. Really sums up your verse perfectly. Congratulations on your HM.

Edward Ibeh

May 31, 2020 at 11:12 PM

Thank you so much, Sam:-)

Constance La France

January 13, 2019 at 10:34 AM

Edward, congratulations on your win in my contest with this splendid Fibonacci ~

Edward Ibeh

January 13, 2019 at 10:27 PM

Thanks again for placing me in your contest, Constance!:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 13, 2019 at 8:28 AM

- Congratulations Edward, on a great win in the contest "Fibonacci" - Have a lovely Sunday :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Edward Ibeh

January 13, 2019 at 8:38 AM

Thank you so much, Anne-Lise!:-)

Gregory Richard Barden

January 12, 2019 at 5:14 PM

Superb write, and such a difficult form that you have mastered here - love it! Congratulations on your wonderful win in the Fibonacci contest, Edward - blessings to you and yours, and keep writing, my friend! :-)

Edward Ibeh

January 13, 2019 at 8:37 AM

Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and encouraging words, Greg!:-) You've made my day!