Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

Into the Far Distance

On a swelteringly hot afternoon;
 Bracing the savagery of the elements

  Upon sun-baked desert sand dunes
   A mongoose on the prowl wanders
   Into the far distance, forking tracks
           Akin to contrails in the sky;
            Announcing... "I was here"
       A blowing wind slowly erasing
      Traces of travel. There's no prey 
  In sight; no oasis for miles and miles.

            A mongoose in the desert.
              Too far to travel for prey.
      Rattlesnakes and rodents sought...
                  Punishing journey


Let's Mix It Up Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Theme: Nature
Forms: Unrhymed couplet, imagism & dodoitsu
Date written: 10/20/2021

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Constance La France November 4, 2021 at 2:30 PM Edward, impressive write and congratulations on your win in my Let's Mix It Up Contest ~ _Constance Edward Ibeh November 5, 2021 at 2:29 AM Thank you very much for my placement and congratulations, Constance:-) Most appreciated.

Beata Agustin November 1, 2021 at 8:20 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, making me vicariously experience a momentous desert encounter. God bless you. Edward Ibeh November 5, 2021 at 2:28 AM Thank you very much, Beata;-)

Christuraj Alex October 30, 2021 at 11:57 PM "no oasis for miles and miles" A nostalgic feeling! Beautiful writing. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh October 31, 2021 at 6:20 AM Thank you very much, Christuraj;-)

Susan Ashley October 30, 2021 at 7:05 PM Dear Edward, your awesome imagery brought me to the heart of the desert sand dunes wandering with the mongoose on the prowl. Your amazing poem is expressive and impressive. Congratulations for your excellent win in Constance’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Edward Ibeh October 30, 2021 at 8:17 PM Thank you so much for the lovely visit, Susan;-) It's always a delight to hear your feedback!

Unseeking Seeker October 30, 2021 at 1:36 AM Indeed, the unyielding desert takes no prisoners, congrats on your win, Edward! Edward Ibeh October 30, 2021 at 5:16 AM Thank you very much, Seeker;-)

Vijay Pandit October 21, 2021 at 5:42 AM Imagery flashes by as I read your poem, Edward--the desert heat, the mongoose, and the punishing journey evoked in the third stanza. Expertly crafted details--apt for the contest. Edward Ibeh October 21, 2021 at 5:37 PM Thank you very much, Vijay;-)

Darlene De Beaulieu October 20, 2021 at 11:23 AM Hello Edward, oh the desert would be a horrible place to be. I would be amazeed if some one lived after being in the desert for a few hours. Blessings ,y friend. Darlene De Beaulieu October 22, 2021 at 11:12 AM Hello Edward, you are welcome my friend. Blessings my friend. Edward Ibeh October 21, 2021 at 5:40 PM Agreed, Darlene;-) Thanks for the visit!