Edward Ibeh Poet Etheree

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In Smithereens

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life:" Robert Frost



A
thousand
scalpel nicks
on his poor heart
How her words cut deep!
"Sorry, you're not my type"
That's a bit much to take from...
the object of his affection
Bright hopes of a budding romance, dashed.
Rejected; his heart left in smithereens


Etheree Poetry Contest. (Winner: 2nd Place)
Sponsored by Dear Heart 
Theme: Life
Checked at howmanysyllables.com
Date written: 05/19/2020

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Constance La France May 28, 2020 at 10:45 AM Edward, wonderfully penned and congratulations on your win in my contest _Constance Edward Ibeh May 28, 2020 at 11:14 AM Thank you so much for my placement, DH:-) Most obliged.

Aditi Mishra May 25, 2020 at 1:55 PM That's a visual imagery of the pain a rejection brings in life. The words cut deep indeed. Congratulations on your win Edward :) Edward Ibeh May 25, 2020 at 4:43 PM Thanks so much, Aditi:-) I appreciate it!

John Watt May 24, 2020 at 8:46 PM I feel your pain, Edward. Powerful words bring a visceral reaction to this reader. Nice choice of image to underscore the words of a break up. Congratulations on your win ~ John Edward Ibeh May 25, 2020 at 12:11 AM Thank you so much, John:-)

Eve Roper May 24, 2020 at 4:50 PM Back with congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh May 24, 2020 at 8:26 PM Thanks again, Eve:-) Most obliged.

Caren Krutsinger May 24, 2020 at 6:00 AM Sadly, this does happen. Edward Ibeh May 24, 2020 at 7:00 AM Yep, to more people than we think! Thanks for the visit, Caren:-)

Vijay Pandit May 20, 2020 at 6:59 AM You summed it up well, Edward. It happens so often in life--those nicks on the heart shatter its beats. Splendidly said! Edward Ibeh May 20, 2020 at 3:21 PM As always, I appreciate the wonderful comments and visit, Vijay:-)

Eve Roper May 19, 2020 at 10:57 PM Great write, Edward, just perfect for the contest. Even some of the simple words hurt when there negative. Good luck. Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh May 19, 2020 at 11:29 PM Thank you so much, Eve:-)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 19, 2020 at 6:40 PM The lines of your poem flow effortlessly in all its beauty and heartache, Edward. Good luck in the contest! xx Rhonda Edward Ibeh May 19, 2020 at 8:07 PM Thank you very much, Rhonda:-) Most appreciated.