Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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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 February 24, 2022 at 7:03 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.

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

Susan Lawrence January 27, 2022 at 8:03 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 :) Edward Ibeh January 27, 2022 at 11:55 AM Thank you so much, Susan:-)

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

John Watt January 26, 2022 at 10:43 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! Edward Ibeh January 27, 2022 at 5:17 AM Thank you very much, John:-) Most appreciated.

Brandy Nicole January 26, 2022 at 7:21 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 Edward Ibeh January 26, 2022 at 8:35 PM Thank you so much for the visit, wonderful comments and congrats, Brandy:-)

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

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

Connie Marcum Wong January 26, 2022 at 2:42 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 Edward Ibeh January 26, 2022 at 8:31 PM Thank you very much, Connie:-) Blessings to you, too.

Anitha Jayasankar January 26, 2022 at 10:01 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 Edward Ibeh January 26, 2022 at 1:16 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful comments and congrats, Ani:-)

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

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

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

Valsa George January 26, 2022 at 8:08 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 Edward Ibeh January 26, 2022 at 1:09 PM Thank you very much for the comments and congrats, Valsa:-)

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

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

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

Heidi Sands January 26, 2022 at 7:28 AM I would like to thank everyone for the kind comments on this collaboration. It was a fun experience. Much appreciated :)

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

Robert James Liguori January 26, 2022 at 6:34 AM triumphant! Edward Ibeh January 26, 2022 at 6:55 AM Thank you very much, Robert:-)

Joseph May January 26, 2022 at 6:15 AM Lovely duet, Congrats to you both on POTD Edward Ibeh January 26, 2022 at 6:54 AM Thank you very much, Joe:-) Most obliged.

Mike Gentile January 26, 2022 at 5:22 AM Congratulations to you both on your POTD honors !!! Edward Ibeh January 26, 2022 at 6:52 AM Thank you very much, Mike:-)

Charles Messina January 26, 2022 at 5:19 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 Edward Ibeh January 26, 2022 at 5:26 AM Thank you so much for the visit, congratulations and wonderful feedback, Charlie:-) Most obliged.

Rama Balasubramanian January 26, 2022 at 5:08 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! Edward Ibeh January 26, 2022 at 5:09 AM Thank you so much, Rama:-) Most appreciated.

Victor Buhagiar January 26, 2022 at 3:31 AM Congrats to both. Edward Ibeh January 26, 2022 at 4:00 AM Thank you very much, Victor:-)

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