Edward Ibeh Poet Idyll (Idyl)

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Between Here And Eternity Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Sotto Poet. Date written: 10/03/2026

New Jerusalem

can you imagine?

a sacred wonderland...
                 built 
   at the top of a mountain 
   for all of humanity 
to peacefully co-exist, 
a place where 
        no one gets ill,
              no wars are fought,
      to see 
what true harmony looks like.

       a place where 
happiness forever endures;
there are no more shadows 
to indicate 
when somebody will die;
        all quiet valleys
                  at rest.

just imagine...
                             p  at the sky,
when one looks u
one finds peace...
a place where 
    transient times 
        do not remember 
             the flavor of death.

         i am free
to live and thrive,
never feeling sorrow and pain 
here, the spirit 
wakes up into 
a world without an end

here, the conquest of death 
by happiness will be 
      as long-lasting as
            the peace is.

a place known as...
           new jerusalem 

just imagine...

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Paula Goldsmith October 5, 2026 at 8:32 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "New Jerusalem" write. Great Ending... Oh Yes Just "just imagine..." FAV for me... Have a blessed day with win..............

Alison A Smith October 5, 2026 at 12:28 AM This poem creates a serene, visionary portrait of New Jerusalem as a realm beyond death, conflict, illness, and sorrow. Its spacious, cascading layout gives the lines a contemplative visual rhythm, echoing the ascent of the mountain and the upward gaze toward the sky. The repeated invitation to “just imagine” makes the piece feel welcoming and meditative, while images of quiet valleys, enduring happiness, and a spirit awakened into “a world without an end” convey a deeply hopeful, sacred freedom. Congratulations on your contest win 🌹

Ink Empress October 3, 2026 at 11:26 AM I am imagining as I read a world that no longer knows war. Sigh its so sad what we are still witnessing today. In so many places ~ like palestine ~ jerusalem etc etc … so divided so sad Your poem dear EI is so beautiful and thoughtful And i love the creative manner you’ve written “ up” So cool’ and clever Pleasure reading you always Best wishes Sending you light always 💃 Edward Ibeh October 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM As always, thank you very much for your wonderful feedback and visit, Inky🙏😊