Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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As I Watch The Waves Crash Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Anoucheka Gangabissoon. Date: 10/14/2023

I Wish You Were Here

               Here I am in a place so familiar;
                      I've transported myself
                    To a serene distant shore 
                    With periwinkle blue skies 
                     Hovering above my head.
                   It's soothingly tranquil here.

         The sights and sounds are captivating! 
              I hear faint mellifluous bird songs,
                 Incessantly murmuring zephyr 
             And the sounds of crashing waves.
                       I watch the waves crash 
                    As I inhale the misty sea air; 

                    I feel it on my skin, but alas, 
          It's not the same without you this time.
             As I watch the waves crash yonder,
             Exploding sky-high on jagged rocks,
           My mind holds only thoughts of you.
             We've waded into this diaphanous,

                  Knee-deep shallows together.
We stamped our footprints on these white sands
      Not so long ago. I feel the paradise blues 
              Because I desperately miss you 
                    And wish you were here.
      Isn't this haven made for lovers anymore?

         This peaceful shore would be heaven 
                      Only if you were here 
           Chasing the afternoon sun with me.
      Despite it's beauty, it's the loneliest place.
                Nature blows a sad trombone 
                  As I watch the waves crash

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Valsa George October 15, 2023 at 9:20 PM A poem of deep longing ringing with a note of melancholy. The images you have created are so beautiful. Reading this, I feel it has a vague resembalce of Matthew Arnold's Dover Beach. Into my FAVE. Edward Ibeh October 16, 2023 at 2:23 AM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback, visit and fave, Valsa:-) Most appreciated.

Vijay Pandit October 15, 2023 at 6:07 AM Splendid images ruminating in memories. Forlorn and joyful beautifully blended. Edward Ibeh October 15, 2023 at 7:24 AM Thank you very much, Vijay:-)

Lin Lane October 15, 2023 at 5:59 AM Wistful wishes saturate your lines as if the poet’s tears were falling on parchment. Very soulful, Edward. Edward Ibeh October 21, 2023 at 3:06 PM Thank you very much, Lin:-) Most obliged.