Kill Your Ego

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Writing Challenge - E word - Poetry Contest, Sponsored by Constance La France

You alone can't hold up the sky.
                 You can't do it all.
           You do have limitations.
               Swallow your pride,
               And for once, allow
           Noble-intentioned folks...

         To help push you beyond
        Roadblocks that render you
               Immobile. It's okay
         Not to have all the answers.
                There's no shame
                In seeking counsel...

          To help you configurate
     Life's confusing puzzle pieces,
            To help you construct
    The foundation of your dreams;
     You can't be the sole architect.
        Some are more than willing...

     To help you thrive and prosper;
    Let them. First, make life easier 
        For yourself. Poke a needle
      At the inflated balloon that is
            Your ego. Ensure that 
            You hear it go..."Pop!"


Date written: 06/16/2023

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I Am Anaya

Date: 6/24/2023 8:31:00 PM

"No man is an island unto himself"--John Donne Such advice should be taken as a celebration of community, after all, Robinson Carusso had it rough. Congratulations on the win! We are communal creatures. :D

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/25/2023 4:21:00 AM

Thank you very much indeed, Anaya:-)

Constance La France

Date: 6/22/2023 5:44:00 AM

Edward, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations! I sent you a soupmail.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/25/2023 4:20:00 AM

Thank you very much for the feedback, congratulations and my placement, dear Constance:-) Most appreciated, my friend.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/20/2023 2:35:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Life sure is a huge puzzle with many pieces. Have a great day.............

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/21/2023 3:31:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paula:-)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 6/20/2023 8:19:00 AM

Wow Edward I think there are more inflated balloons around than burst ones. Love this write - congratulations! :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/21/2023 3:30:00 AM

Thank you very much, Linda:-)

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 6/19/2023 9:58:00 PM

A deep write, Edward ~ a time does come, as you say, when our false self, the ego identity just falls away and then we see ourselves as we always were and are. Warmest congratulations on your win, with this fabulous poem, God bless

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/21/2023 3:30:00 AM

Thank you very much, Seeker:-)

Michael Tor

Date: 6/17/2023 12:34:00 PM

Edward this is an amazing Poem with truth and remedy. Your advice here is oustanding and the baloon metaphor is the icing on the cake. I am surprise this did not get POTD Honors. It is a favorite for me. Thanks for sharing my friend...

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/17/2023 2:15:00 PM

Thank very very much indeed, Michael:-) I appreciate the fave, my friend.