Edward Ibeh Poet Personification

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To Whom This Does Come Poetry Contest. Sponsor - Unseeking Seeker. Date: 10/17/2024

I Am Opportunity

I am...
a hello/goodbye guest.
I show up dancing,
twirling about like a dervish, 
shaking my tambourine;
dance with me!
I'm no clown; take me seriously!
I'm always friendly
whenever we meet 
face to face.
Shake my right hand; 
do not stick yours in my face 
and tell me
to talk to it instead.
Don't blow me off like that.
Each time I meet you
at crossroads, follow me.
Each time I visit
your humble abode,
     your mind,
          your dreams 
and knock at the door, 
         open it!
Open the door
and welcome me in.
Do not leave me 
waiting too long 
out in the cold, because...
I lack patience.
Don't say I didn't warn ya...

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David Crandall November 25, 2024 at 7:15 PM True words about opportunity Edward! Edward Ibeh November 26, 2024 at 7:41 AM Thank you very much for the feedback and visit, David!

Hiba Junaid November 12, 2024 at 9:11 AM A piece that is equal parts intriguing and amusing, and hits just a bit too close to home? Sign me up. Edward Ibeh November 13, 2024 at 4:13 AM Thank you very much for the feedback and visit, Hiba:-)

Ink Empress October 18, 2024 at 3:45 AM Dear EI, so good to read you , its been a while! And i love the way youv written this personification. “I lack patience. Don't say I didn't warn ya...” love how that ending is, it resonates i think with me and will do with many too as sometimes we do lack patience. “ I'm no clown; take me seriously!” yes say it louder! What a powerful and honest write! A fave it is! Best wishes for the contest! Sending you and your family light always. Edward Ibeh October 18, 2024 at 3:56 AM Thank you very much for the well-wishes, wonderful feedback and fave, Inky. Most appreciated.

Aurore Severo October 17, 2024 at 11:57 PM Nice poem Edward Ibeh October 18, 2024 at 2:38 AM Thank you, Aurore:-)

Karen Jones October 17, 2024 at 11:44 PM I love the frankness and poetic style of this! Great job! Good luck in the contest! Edward Ibeh October 18, 2024 at 2:37 AM Thank you very much, Karen:-)

Valsa George October 17, 2024 at 10:55 PM Opportunity comes to those who open the door and receive him as soon as he knocks on the door. Never keep him waiting. He may not visit you again. Enjoyed this poem of personification greatly. Edward Ibeh October 18, 2024 at 2:38 AM Thank you so much, Valsa:-) I'm glad you did, my friend.