Edward Ibeh Poet Alliteration

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Indian Giver

A monstrosity
            of misfortune
             materializes
             against him. 

             He should've
            seen it coming.
           He takes his girl 
              for granted;
              apologizing 
          and pacifying her
           with pricey gifts.

            His fed-up lady 
             looks for love 
               elsewhere;
      She eventually finds it 
         with another man.
       his heart hollowed out;
               dynamited 
       with a deafening bang!

         Expensive gifts given 
           out of love for her, 
           he demands back.

          --A gold bracelet
       for her belated birthday.
     --A ruby-red promise ring
       to fuel their fading fire. 
     --The Pomeranian puppy 
           to mark their third
          year of togetherness.
    
            Someone's bitter!


gifts Poetry Contest (Winner: 1st Place)
Sponsored by: Anthony Biaanco 
Date written: 06/18/2020

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Indiana Shaw June 25, 2020 at 11:37 PM I once went around to my ex and took all my gifts back, what actually surprised me was just how empty his house was after I took everything back, but; it was from giving to much love and never receiving any of it in return, was I bitter; darn right, but hey; the look on his face when he realised I was leaving for good, priceless ; ) Edward Ibeh June 26, 2020 at 5:51 AM Haha, talk about poetic justice! Prince of a guy, huh? lol Can't blame you one iota, Indiana:-) Thanks for dropping by!

Vijay Pandit June 22, 2020 at 2:35 PM Congrats on you trophy win, Edward--splendidly done. Edward Ibeh June 22, 2020 at 4:26 PM Thank you very much, Vijay:-) Most appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong June 22, 2020 at 12:18 PM This is a fantastic poem and a wonderful trophy win Edward. I taught my son to never ask for anything back. Once you give a gift is given for good. Sadly too many men are like this once they become bitter and the relationship is no longer. Congratulations on your fine award! Blessings xxoo Edward Ibeh June 22, 2020 at 1:35 PM That's a very good lesson to teach kids, you're a great mom, Connie:-) I echo your sentiments, btw! Thanks for the congrats!

Jeanne Mcgee June 22, 2020 at 9:28 AM Edward, I love your take on gifts. Wonderful writing. Edward Ibeh June 22, 2020 at 1:31 PM Thank you so much, Jeanne:-)

Aditi Mishra June 22, 2020 at 8:38 AM Edward this is such a brilliant write! Gifts matter when the receiver appreciates them. Congratulations on your top win. So happy to see the trophy here. God bless you :) Edward Ibeh June 22, 2020 at 12:21 PM Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and congratulations, dear Aditi:-) It means a lot to me! Have a blessed day, my friend!

John Watt June 21, 2020 at 11:24 PM A gift is a gift... until it isn't. Great write, my friend. Congrats on that elusive #1 top spot! // John Edward Ibeh June 21, 2020 at 11:49 PM Thank you very much, John:-) Most obliged.

Eve Roper June 21, 2020 at 10:13 AM Great theme, Edward. Gifts do not buy love or sometimes make up for the actions of some-ones bad doings. Great 1st place win. Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh June 21, 2020 at 10:30 AM Very true, Eve. I couldn't agree more. Thanks for the visit and congrats!

Curtis Johnson June 21, 2020 at 9:11 AM Congrats, my friend, for a well deserved placement. Blessings. Edward Ibeh June 21, 2020 at 9:41 AM Thank you, Curtis:) I appreciate it.

Beata Agustin June 21, 2020 at 7:36 AM Wow! Congrats! God bless you. Edward Ibeh June 21, 2020 at 7:57 AM Thank you very much, Beata:-) God bless.

Regina Mcintosh June 21, 2020 at 7:23 AM Wonderful write, my friend. I love it. Congrats on your deserved win. Blessings and love sent your way, Gina Edward Ibeh June 21, 2020 at 7:56 AM Thanks so much for the congrats and visit, Gina:-) Blessings to you, my friend!

Gideon Idudje June 21, 2020 at 5:53 AM Brilliant Write up Edward Bravo! Sublime imageries Picturesque Facilitation on your Top win Edward Ibeh June 21, 2020 at 6:34 AM Thank you very much indeed, Gideon:-)

Anthony Bianco June 21, 2020 at 3:29 AM Fantastic poem, great imagery with the bite to go along with it' Anthony Edward Ibeh June 21, 2020 at 6:33 AM Many thanks for the top placement, Anthony!:-) Most obliged.

Parvanendu Babu June 19, 2020 at 2:16 AM This is gorgeous. Such a powerful piece Edward Ibeh June 19, 2020 at 5:42 AM Thank you so much, Parvanendu:-) Have a blessed day!