Edward Ibeh Poet Diminished Hexaverse

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Looking Out To Sea

as I look out to
         sea, I remember
      how we used to walk
the shore with clasped hands;
    now waves wash ashore

           old memories.
             the horizon
        once held promise
          for you and me,

            now I stand
            here facing
             the sunset

                alone,
               missing

                 you.


*not a true write*

Submitted for...
Writing prompt - Oceans or Seas - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Date written:08/21/2021

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Marikate Kingston September 4, 2021 at 6:56 PM Edward, I liked this poem so, so much. I live near the ocean. I wrote a poem about the ocean too. Tough and hopeful, peaceful, turbulent, hopeful and sad. It can be emotional to stand "facing the sunset" for me too for different reasons. Knowing the sun will come up the next day is my encouragement. If this poem tells of your love once lost, I am very sorry for your sadness. Your poem is so lovely and eloquent. Edward Ibeh September 5, 2021 at 1:19 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Marikate:-) Most obliged.

Constance La France August 27, 2021 at 6:11 AM Edward, beautiful, and congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Oceans and Seas, love the image of course peace and tranquility _Constance Edward Ibeh August 27, 2021 at 3:19 PM Thank you very much the wonderful feedback and my placement, Constance:-)

Vijay Pandit August 26, 2021 at 7:07 AM Glad to see your poem honored with a TOP win my friend. Superbly emotive in poignancy. BIG congrats, Edward! Edward Ibeh August 26, 2021 at 12:36 PM Thank you very much, Vijay:-) Most appreciated.

Carol Mitra August 25, 2021 at 10:46 PM Nice one Edward....yes it is always nice if we can share the sunset with someone by our side....but remember the person in your heart they always are with you....All the love. Edward Ibeh August 26, 2021 at 2:24 AM Thank you very much, Carol:-)

Regina Mcintosh August 25, 2021 at 4:03 PM Beautiful writing, true or not. I love it. God bless you and congrats on your top win. Love, Gina Edward Ibeh August 25, 2021 at 4:24 PM Thank you very much, Regina:-)

Andrea Dietrich August 22, 2021 at 1:21 PM Not true, but I think it IS true for many people . Beautiful one, Edward. Edward Ibeh August 23, 2021 at 4:07 AM Thank you so much, Andrea:-)

Eve Roper August 21, 2021 at 11:29 PM Beautiful verse, Edward, a winner already .. Edward Ibeh August 22, 2021 at 3:49 AM Thank you very much, Eve:-)