Edward Ibeh Poet Haiku

Manna From Heaven

manna from heaven
cloudburst after a long drought...
earth quenches its thirst


Submitted for...
HI-KU(2) Poetry Contest (Winner: 2nd Place)
Sponsored by: Brian Strand 
Date: 12/15/2020

Date written: 08/04/2020

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Jan Allison December 17, 2020 at 3:58 PM lovely lines Edward, many congrats :-) hugs jan xx Edward Ibeh December 17, 2020 at 4:08 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise:-)

Susan Ashley December 17, 2020 at 9:34 AM Ah, this is so beautifully expressed, Edward. I can feel the relief and satisfaction of your last line. Congratulations for your excellent win in Brian's contest.. ~Susan Edward Ibeh December 17, 2020 at 9:55 AM Thank you very much, Susan:-) Your visit and feedback means a great deal! Happy holidays!

Andrea Dietrich December 16, 2020 at 3:15 PM Lovely one, Edward. VEry well done!! Congrats. Edward Ibeh December 16, 2020 at 6:22 PM Thank you, Andrea:-) Most appreciated.

Sam Kauffman December 16, 2020 at 11:26 AM Love the second line Edward and the metaphor of manna as "earth quenches it thirst." Congratulations on your win! All the best. Edward Ibeh December 16, 2020 at 11:54 AM Thank you so much, Sam:-) I'm glad you liked this! Happy holidays!

Regina Mcintosh August 6, 2020 at 8:23 AM Rain is amazing. I love it and love writing poetry which it inspires me to. God bless you with many more wonderful writes. Edward Ibeh December 16, 2020 at 11:49 AM Thank you so much, Regina:-) Sorry about the delay in reply!

Anisha Dutta August 4, 2020 at 9:47 PM Enjoyed the Rains. All the best. Edward Ibeh August 5, 2020 at 3:36 AM Thank you, Anisha:-)