Greatest of Sin

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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

Date: 5/31/2020 10:24:00 PM

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

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/31/2020 11:12:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sam:-)

Constance La France

Date: 1/13/2019 10:34:00 AM

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

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/13/2019 10:27:00 PM

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

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/13/2019 8:28:00 AM

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

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/13/2019 8:38:00 AM

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

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 1/12/2019 5:14:00 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
Date: 1/13/2019 8:37:00 AM

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

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/12/2019 1:16:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Edward. Well done.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/12/2019 4:33:00 PM

Thank you very much, Line!:-)