Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Hollowed Heart, Still Beating

                             A hollowed heart, still beating
                     A lightning of misfortune forked into it
                                Puncturing the surface
                        Yet it didn't shatter to smithereens 
                                      Isn't it strange?

                               Could it be made of steel?
                               There's now a gaping hole
                                     In the heart's core
                           Yet it still beats a steady rhythm
                                      How can that be?

                                 Isn't it supposed to cease
                                 All function cold turkey?
                              A hollowed heart, still thriving
                               Slowly healing by the warmth
                           Of sunlight penetrating the aperture

                                   May this resilient heart
                               Never tear or splinter in half
                              May the wound steadily shrink
                                    Eventually sealed shut 
                                       By the love inside


Hollow Poetry Contest/Winner(7th Place)
Sponsored by: Anthony Slausen 
Date written and posted: 06/12/2018

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Paula Goldsmith July 9, 2021 at 8:30 AM Congratulations on your win. The heart can go through so much and keep on beating. A wonderful write and picture. Enjoy your win with blessings............... Edward Ibeh July 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM Thank you very much, Paula:-)

Christuraj Alex July 8, 2021 at 11:55 PM Beautiful Creations. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh July 10, 2021 at 3:59 PM Thank you, Christuraj:-)

Line Gauthier September 28, 2018 at 8:42 PM Congrats on your top win, Edward. Well done. Edward Ibeh September 29, 2018 at 1:51 PM Thanks again for the congratulations, Line! It means a lot to me:-)

Susan Gentry August 30, 2018 at 9:23 AM Back again. Congratulations. Well done. Edward Ibeh August 30, 2018 at 1:21 PM Thanks yet again, Susan!:-)

Michelle Faulkner August 28, 2018 at 9:48 PM Such a brave and hopeful write, love the closing lines, congratulations! Edward Ibeh August 30, 2018 at 1:20 PM Thank you very much, Michelle!:-)

Susan Gentry August 28, 2018 at 10:32 AM Back again to congratulate you again on your win. Well done. Edward Ibeh August 28, 2018 at 5:24 PM Thanks again, Susan!:-) Much appreciated.

Susan Gentry June 20, 2018 at 11:39 PM Congratulations on your win! Edward Ibeh June 21, 2018 at 11:58 AM Thank you, Susan!:-)

Carrie Richards June 16, 2018 at 7:50 PM Well done, Edward. These could be words to a very sad song of lost love! Congratulations on your win! Edward Ibeh June 16, 2018 at 8:06 PM Thank you very much, Carrie!:-)

Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 5:15 PM Well deserved congrats on your win, Edward. Edward Ibeh June 16, 2018 at 8:07 PM Thank you so much, Line!:-) Most appreciated!

Constance La France June 16, 2018 at 11:48 AM Edward congratulations on your win in the contest. Hope you are having a great day. Constance Edward Ibeh June 16, 2018 at 12:49 PM Many many thanks for your support, Constance!:-) Much appreciated!

Eve Roper June 16, 2018 at 10:33 AM Congratulations on your awesome win, Edward, eventually it the heart will heal. Hugs Eve ~' * Edward Ibeh June 16, 2018 at 10:55 AM Thank you very, Eve!:-) Much obliged.

Heidi Sands June 16, 2018 at 7:48 AM Congratulations for your win Edward :) Edward Ibeh June 16, 2018 at 10:28 AM Thank you so very much, Heidi! xoxo

Anthony Bianco June 16, 2018 at 7:29 AM Hi Ed, Nicely done, congrats on your winning poem! Anthony Edward Ibeh June 16, 2018 at 10:27 AM Thank you so much for placing me, Anthony!:-) I'm humbled beyond words!