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If I Weren'T Afraid

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If I weren't afraid I'd have unwrapped the barricade I tightly twined around my poor heart to protect it. Please don't blame me, it is as fragile... as glass, so I guard it unfailingly I'd have shown you all the bleeding scars on my soul I'd have revealed the depth of my love for you, but my insecurities betrayed me, and now you've deserted me. Oh, if only I told you then! I regret not muddling through the fleeting chasm of apprehension. You see, the trouble with me is... I'm unsure of myself sometimes; plagued with lingering self-doubt. If I weren't afraid I'd have courageously cracked my shell of vulnerability; revealing my true essence to you, but it's much too late now. I can't help but wonder what might have been. If only I could turn back time! If I Weren't Afraid Poetry Contest (Winner: 1st Place) Sponsored by: Line Gauthier Date written and submitted: 09/13/2019

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/23/2021 11:44:00 AM

Amazing words articulating hindsight regret Edward. You have wonderfully expressed "if only..." Congratulations on your win.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/22/2021 10:00:00 AM

Beautifully expressed. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/22/2021 12:41:00 PM

Thank you so much, Christuraj:-)

Ahyia Amankwah

Date: 11/13/2019 11:25:00 AM

Good way of expressing inner realities. It's a marvelous poem, Edward.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/13/2019 2:44:00 PM

Thank you, Ahyia:-) I'm glad you liked my poem.

Francesca Pappadogiannis

Date: 10/1/2019 12:09:00 PM

Congrats on your win Edward. Great piece!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/1/2019 7:11:00 PM

Thank you, Francesca:-)

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/23/2019 10:50:00 PM

Fear holds many from actualized dreams...congrats on your win Edward.

Dm Babbit

Date: 9/23/2019 11:55:00 AM

Regrets, I have a few but wow, can you put them into words. Nicely done, congrats on your win, I'm not afraid.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/23/2019 3:53:00 PM

Thank you, DM:-)

Juliet Ligon

Date: 9/21/2019 10:16:00 PM

"If only..." It's always a wonder how different things could have been. Congrats on your earned placement!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/21/2019 10:58:00 PM

Thank you, Juliet:-)

Constance La France

Date: 9/21/2019 8:52:00 PM

Edward, congratulations on your great win with this amazing write !

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/21/2019 10:57:00 PM

Thank you, Constance;-)

Lu Loo

Date: 9/21/2019 3:05:00 PM

yay! I knew it would be a winner :) Congrats dear Edward ;)-luloo

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/21/2019 3:30:00 PM

Thank you so much, dear Luloo:-)

John Hamilton

Date: 9/21/2019 3:00:00 PM

Very touching Edward, congrats on a top win!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/21/2019 3:31:00 PM

Thank you, John:-)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/21/2019 2:43:00 AM

A heartfelt beauty Edward! Congratulations on your deserving First Place win! : ) xxoo

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/21/2019 9:51:00 AM

Thank you, Connie:-)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/20/2019 8:21:00 PM

Congratulations on a top win :) You deserved it and I wish you many blessings always

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/20/2019 9:20:00 PM

Thanks again, Regina:-)

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/20/2019 6:33:00 PM

this is wonderfully penned, congratulations on your win my friend :) hugs

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/20/2019 9:20:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra:-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/20/2019 5:29:00 PM

Congrats on your worthy win, Edward. Such poignancy.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/20/2019 9:19:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/20/2019 2:49:00 PM

- Congratulations on your top winning poem, Edward - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/20/2019 3:15:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise:-) I'm rather pleasantly surprised to win first place! I didn't expect it. Congrats to the rest of the winners!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/14/2019 7:29:00 AM

Your poem is true to life and speaks for many, Edward..I felt the emotions. That quote is so powerful and it reflects in your words.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/14/2019 9:22:00 AM

Thank you so much, Vijay:-)

David Mchattie

Date: 9/13/2019 9:13:00 PM

Pick yourself up... dust yourself off and get back into the game of life. We are blessed... life is a marathon... not a sprint. Hope your heart heals quickly. Have a great day.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/14/2019 4:30:00 AM

Don't worry, David:-) I'm just fine. This is pure fiction, lol. It's strange for a married man to write a poem like this, but that's the direction my muse took me! Teehee...

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/13/2019 9:03:00 PM

This is wonderful and I hope it does well in the contest. Many prayers for you always.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/14/2019 7:13:00 AM

True, Regina:-) We all need prayers, and many thanks for yours! God bless...

Regina Mcintosh
Date: 9/14/2019 5:23:00 AM

I didn't think so... I pray for everyone or share blessings. It's just my way :) I can always use prayers and figured most people can.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/14/2019 4:31:00 AM

Thank you, Regina! No need for the prayers. This isn't a true write:-)