Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

I'm Laughing At You Now

Moons ago, you chopped my legs 
From under me 
And cursed me with a wicked hex.
Today, you're bemused, wondering
Why I'm on my feet, 
And you're unable to stand...

                            I'm laughing at you now.

Remember when you mocked me
As you stomped on my dreams?
Or when you stood in my path 
Giving me no room to maneuver?
Well, I made it past you
To my destination somehow.

                             I'm laughing at you now.

You stepped on my head once
From way up high; kicked me
At my lowest,
But karma sprung a reversal of fortune.
You, drowning in a quicksand.
Me, standing over you.

                             I'm laughing at you now.

You tried 
       And tried 
             And tried your level best 
To break me, and failed.
It's funny to now find you broken.
 As I watch you cry...

                            I'm laughing at you now.



Then And Now Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker
Date submitted: 12/27/2022
Date originally written: 12/28/2021

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Valerie Staton January 30, 2022 at 6:49 AM I enjoyed reading this poem. Take care. May God bless you and keep you. Edward Ibeh January 30, 2022 at 6:51 AM Thank you very much, Valerie:-)

Darlene De Beaulieu December 29, 2021 at 12:00 PM Hello Edward, that person got what heor she deserved. blessings my friend. Edward Ibeh January 30, 2022 at 6:52 AM Blessings to you, too, Darlene:-)

Lin Lane December 29, 2021 at 4:23 AM A scenario that I've lived a few times. It's difficult to feel pity for such people who try to ruin us. Nicely portrayed in your lines. Edward Ibeh January 30, 2022 at 6:53 AM Thank you so much, Lin:-)