Edward Ibeh Poet Tanka

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Infatuation

Why carry a torch
For someone that you can't have?
This lame devotion
This infatuation of
Yours is fraught with disaster



TANKA in 5 7 5 7 7 Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by: Poet Doctor The 
Date written and posted: 07/08/2018

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Darlene De Beaulieu July 14, 2018 at 1:02 PM Hello Edward Ibeh, I agree wit the words of this poem. Have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu July 14, 2018 at 5:37 PM your welcome my friend.Have a nice evening my friend. Edward Ibeh July 14, 2018 at 2:46 PM Thank you, Darlene!

Lyric Man July 8, 2018 at 9:45 PM Edward.. Tonight, the mountain sky is clear. In a few hours the stars will tease me with their winks. The twilight is for your poem, and it's as enjoyable as the coming sunset! Edward Ibeh July 9, 2018 at 5:37 AM Thank you, LM! Really loved that write!:-)

Eve Roper July 8, 2018 at 8:34 PM Love the imagery you created Edward. Good luck in the contest... Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh July 9, 2018 at 5:36 AM Thank you very much, Eve!