Notes About The Poem

Love Suppressed

How 
Do 
I tell...
you bravely...
you're my everything?
That I slipped on your soul and fell
Into its abyss? That the sun rises and sets in...
Your seductive eyes? How do I tell you that you're my moon, my star, my raison d'etre?



Submitted for "If only you knew Poetry Contest"
Sponsored by: Silent One (Winner: 3rd Place)
Date submitted: 08/24/2019

What Was Left Unsaid Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Line Gauthier (Winner: 3rd Place)
Date written and posted: 04/20/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Andresen Avatar
August 31, 2019 at 3:09 PM
- Congratulations on your lovely winning poem, Edward :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ibeh Avatar
August 31, 2019 at 5:11 PM
Thank you very much, Anne-Lise:-)
Adams Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 7:14 PM
this is simply beautiful...love the romantic feel penned in this one...congrats on your win :) hugs
Ibeh Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 8:12 PM
Thank you very much, Sandy!:-)
Dietrich Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 6:06 PM
I enjoy shorter poems like this one. Loved this, Edward. Congrats in the contest
Ibeh Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 8:11 PM
Thank you, Andrea:-) Glad you loved it!
One Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 4:12 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Ibeh Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 5:07 PM
Thank you for my placement, Silent One!:-) I'm so honored.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 3:12 AM
Some people find it very difficult to lay bare their heart for many reasons. This is quite moving and beautiful Edward. Congratulations on your deserving high placement! xxoo
Ibeh Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 6:11 AM
Thank you very much, Connie:-)
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