Edward Ibeh Poet Narrative

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Into the Evergreen Woods

With wide-eyed wonder he makes 
      His way into the evergreen woods
          With the curiosity of a child
         Experiencing something new
              For the very first time.

      He takes an early morning walk
       In the young woods after eons
      So alive are the woods in spring!
    Sunlight that punctures the canopy
          Shining brightly on his face

   He enjoys the fresh smell of petrichor
   Taking in sounds of chipping canaries
         As he forges a path through 
   The undergrowth, raindrops held up 
  By leaves above splash atop his head.

        For the longest time, he's out 
In nature again. And what a time he had!
    He left the woods gliding his hands
         Over blades of grass waving
                      Goodbye.


ALL YOURS (March) Poetry Contest(Winner 1st Place)
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Date written: 01/24/2021

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Janice Canerdy March 3, 2021 at 8:19 AM I love it, especially the last stanza, Edward. CONGRATS! Janice Edward Ibeh March 3, 2021 at 9:44 AM Thank you so much, Janice:-)

Sara Kendrick March 2, 2021 at 6:31 AM Ahhh!! I really like the last stanza which is like the adult revisiting the place of childhood. Congrats on this winner. Sara Edward Ibeh March 2, 2021 at 6:50 AM Thank you very much, Sarah:-) It has a nostalgic feel to it, doesn't it? God bless.