Edward Ibeh Poet Rhyme

I've Forgotten You

Whenever a soul mentions your name
I can assure you, it doesn't spark a flame
When you trail off like contrails in the sky
You're so far gone; invisible in my mind's eye



Arbitrium Divisa Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by: Gregory R Barden 
Taken from Stanza 2 of my own poem, "I Do Not Miss You When You're Gone"
Date submitted: 05/26/2019

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Andrea Dietrich June 13, 2019 at 6:15 PM I think this is a great little verse you took from the longer one. What a poetic way to say "I do not miss you when you're gone!" Congrats on the winners' list. Edward Ibeh June 14, 2019 at 1:06 PM Thank you so much, Andrea:-)

Line Gauthier June 13, 2019 at 10:09 AM Well penned, Edward. Congrats on your win. Edward Ibeh June 13, 2019 at 2:11 PM Thank you, Line:-) You should like my poem "I Do Not Miss You When You're Gone"

Caren Krutsinger May 27, 2019 at 9:50 PM This is beautifully done. Proof that we can get over people who leave us. Edward Ibeh May 28, 2019 at 5:26 PM Thank you, Caren:-)