Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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In the Hour of the Vanishing Sun

When the earth's shadow 
falls on the moon. 
In the loneliness of twilight
I keep you alive 
and fresh in my mind
You seem so near 
every time I close my eyes
Oftentimes I venture 
into the eventide
When the moon invites me, 
reminiscing as nightjars 
chatter your name
Do you miss me 
as much as I miss you?
The light of the moon
shines enough light for me 
to see nebulous memories 
of us more clearly 
Under moonlit skies, 
we savored 
nature's cacophony until 
our eyes grew weary with sleep
The memory of you 
haunts me still
Though you'll never return, 
I'll always think of you
In the hour 
of the vanishing sun



Date written and posted: 02/04/2017

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Constance La France March 2, 2021 at 3:26 PM Edward, congratulations on your honorable in Carolyn's contest _Constance Edward Ibeh March 2, 2021 at 3:30 PM Thank you very much, Constance:-) Blessings to you, my friend!

Carolyn Devonshire March 1, 2021 at 11:47 AM Edward, I love this poem, but it is well beyond the line limits for the contest. Pity. Beautifully penned! Hugs, Carolyn Edward Ibeh March 1, 2021 at 11:51 AM No worries, Carolyn:-) I'm actually glad you placed it. Thank you! God bless.

Wendy Watson March 1, 2021 at 11:29 AM This is beautifully written, Edward and I can't believe that it has not been commented on before. It's a shame that it was outside of the allocated wordcount for this contest or I'm sure it would have placed higher. Edward Ibeh March 1, 2021 at 11:37 AM Doesn't matter to me as I wanted this lost poem discovered, and now it has. To me, a win is a win! Thanks for the wonderful feedback and visit, Wendy:-)