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Make Me Whole - Potd: a Collaboration With Heidi Sands

Oh, precious one, I need you...
        Be the missing ying to my yang.
         Come on home to a safe haven
        In this warm, cozy heart of mine.
Stay forevermore, I implore thee, because...
     Without you, there's a hollow there!
              And I'll journey through
         This vale of tears, incomplete.
        Akin to sunlight without the sun,
            Or a shadow without light,
           Or a Romeo without his Juliet,
 Or a pearl being formed without an oyster.
     On my own, I am but a starless night.
       My dearest, say you need me, too.
   Let me be the sparkling star that shines
            With light to fill your heart.
         I will be as the sun that rises
          To make the shadows dance.
  Together our home, will be our universe
      Where pearls are at our fingertips.
     Warmth will fill every hollow corner
      As tears dry and smiles commence.
               We'll be a shining duo
        High as the moon leading tides.
These tides of love in strength we'll share;
           Moving endlessly together.
            I'll reach your cozy heart
          Where I'll stay forevermore!
    All this could be, if you complete me.
        I beseech you, make me whole.


Edward Ibeh and Heidi Sands: A collaboration.
Poem of The Day on 01/26/2022

Submitted for...
Do- It (Duets) Poetry Contest
Sponsored by James Edward Lee Sr.
Date written: 01/25/2022

Poet's Note: I'd like to take this opportunity thank the prolific, tremendously gifted poetess, Heidi Sands, for being my duet partner for this contest. She jumped at the chance to collaborate with me--despite her current struggle with writer's block--and I couldn't be more grateful and appreciative. I'll forever cherish this romantic poem we created together. I really couldn't have done it without her. I appreciate you, Heidi. xoxo

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Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 2/24/2022 7:03:00 AM Congratulations on POTD. "All this could be, if you complete me. I beseech you, make me whole." How romantic and poignant! Best wishes to both of you, Edward and Heidi. Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/27/2022 4:28:00 PM - Edward and Heidi, congratulations on p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/28/2022 2:15:00 AM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise:-)

Susan Lawrence Date: 1/27/2022 8:03:00 AM Together our home will be our universe where pearls are at our fingertips… just beautiful Edward and Heidi . This dance of love is so poignant and heartfelt . Dreamy moments in time . Congratulations on POTD !! Blessings, Susan :) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/27/2022 11:55:00 AM Thank you so much, Susan:-)

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/27/2022 6:45:00 AM A belated, but heartfelt congrats to you, Edward, and to you, Heidi, on POTD! Blessings, Gershon Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/27/2022 7:14:00 AM Thank you so much, Gershon:-) Blessings to you.

John Watt Date: 1/26/2022 10:43:00 PM You two have joined together so seamlessly in poetry to make the heart sing with romantic bliss, each completing the other in every way. Lovely use of nature imagery to paint the picture. Congratulations to both of you on your wonderful POTD honor! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/27/2022 5:17:00 AM Thank you very much, John:-) Most appreciated.

Brandy Nicole Date: 1/26/2022 7:21:00 PM "We'll be a shining duo, moving endlessly together" This is so beautiful and romantic. Your words softly touch the sky, and then in such a wonderful way, gently wrap around each other. Congratulations Edward and Heidi, on Poem of the Day. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 8:35:00 PM Thank you so much for the visit, wonderful comments and congrats, Brandy:-)

Bill Baker Date: 1/26/2022 5:30:00 PM Congratulations on POTD. You both did a beautiful work of joining together your poetry. Bless you both. I enjoyed your poem. Bill Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 8:34:00 PM Thank you very much, Bill:-) Blessings to you, too.

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 1/26/2022 4:27:00 PM what wonder of words the two of you completed to make shadows dance and lite my heart. Well done! Congrats on the POTD. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 8:32:00 PM Thank you so much, Jeanne:-) Most obliged.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/26/2022 2:42:00 PM How wonderful that your romantic collaboration with Heidi has been honored with POTD Edward. You both created a lovely poem together. Congratulations to you both. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 8:31:00 PM Thank you very much, Connie:-) Blessings to you, too.

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 1/26/2022 12:11:00 PM Back with congrats for your well deserved honor of POTD. I am not surprised, it is a gem! Happy for you both, Heidi and Edward. Well done! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 1:18:00 PM Thanks again, Sandra:-)

Anitha Jayasankar Date: 1/26/2022 10:01:00 AM Such a beautiful romantic verse so well done by you both Edward and Heidi... "I will be as the sun that rises to make shadows dance"... loved this line, whoever wrote this. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD... God bless... ~ Ani Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 1:16:00 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful comments and congrats, Ani:-)

Eve Roper Date: 1/26/2022 9:38:00 AM Great verse from both you and Heidi, congratulations on POTD Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 1:13:00 PM Thank you so much, Eve:-) Blessings to you.

David Kavanagh Date: 1/26/2022 9:37:00 AM A poem of poetry in flux, beautiful contrasts and metaphors, brilliant potd congratulations Heidi and Edward, cheers David Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 1:12:00 PM Thank you very much, David:-) Most appreciated.

Constance La France Date: 1/26/2022 8:30:00 AM Edward and Heidi, a wonderful collaboration poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 1:10:00 PM Thank you so much for the visit and congrats, Constance:-)

Valsa George Date: 1/26/2022 8:08:00 AM This is a beautiful collaboration, Heidi and Edward ! Very romantic and full of passion Congratulations to both of you on this well deserved POTD Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 1:09:00 PM Thank you very much for the comments and congrats, Valsa:-)

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 1/26/2022 7:58:00 AM Congratulations on your lovely romantic POTD. Kudos to you and Heidi! :) Paulette Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 1:06:00 PM Thank you so much, Paulette:-) Most obliged.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 1/26/2022 7:53:00 AM Congratulations to both Edward and Heidi on your POTD win. A "Wonderful" collaboration. Have a blessed day............. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 1:05:00 PM Thank you very much, Paula:-) Blessings to you, too.

L Milton Hankins Date: 1/26/2022 7:49:00 AM Congratulations to both of you on this well-deserved P.O.T.D.! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 1:02:00 PM Thank you very much, Milt:-) Most appreciated.

Heidi Sands Date: 1/26/2022 7:28:00 AM I would like to thank everyone for the kind comments on this collaboration. It was a fun experience. Much appreciated :) Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/26/2022 6:39:00 AM WOW! Big congrats on POTD Edward and Heidi. Much enjoyed this phenomenal creation adorned with romantic metaphors. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/26/2022 10:50:00 AM Saved it in my FAVES. Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 6:56:00 AM Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and congrats, Vijay:-)

Robert James Liguori Date: 1/26/2022 6:34:00 AM triumphant! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 6:55:00 AM Thank you very much, Robert:-)

Joseph May Date: 1/26/2022 6:15:00 AM Lovely duet, Congrats to you both on POTD Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 6:54:00 AM Thank you very much, Joe:-) Most obliged.

Mike Gentile Date: 1/26/2022 5:22:00 AM Congratulations to you both on your POTD honors !!! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 6:52:00 AM Thank you very much, Mike:-)

Charles Messina Date: 1/26/2022 5:19:00 AM Such a beautiful collaboration. Edward and Heidi. So romantic and lovely. Congratulations to the both of you with your POTD honors. So well deserved! Charlie Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 5:26:00 AM Thank you so much for the visit, congratulations and wonderful feedback, Charlie:-) Most obliged.

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 1/26/2022 5:08:00 AM Big congratulations to both of you. Such a wonderful collaboration, can't make out it was a collaboration. It is seamless in its flow and beauty. Well done indeed! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/26/2022 5:09:00 AM Thank you so much, Rama:-) Most appreciated.

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