Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Date written: 07/02/2023

Now

Up, up, up!
               Get up, now!
              Get out of bed...
            Now, sleepy head.
       Leave your bed unkempt.
                 You'll return 
              To make it later.
    A dormant golden opportunity 
            Has decided to flee.
           You have faster legs.
               Chase after it.
        Catch it by the tail, now.
        Someone just as eager
          Is on the chase, too.
            Of this, I am sure.
      Opportunity is on the move.
              Now is the time
          To quicken your pace.
       Who will catch its tail first?
         Your competition? You?

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Speaks Volumes July 3, 2023 at 4:17 AM LOL my insight isn't what it used to be and I am no longer intuitive, but now I have the essence of your poem, it seems very good advice. I am a bit slow on the uptake now I am old. Thank you for your guidance, Umm I prefer SV on Soup. The other name has been somewhat tarnished. Again thanks . A thought provoking poem. Edward Ibeh July 3, 2023 at 5:10 AM Got it, SV:-) Nah, you're not slow, you're curious.*wink* Have a blessed day, my friend.

Speaks Volumes July 2, 2023 at 10:16 PM I fear I missed something that I am supposed to know. I read it again and still it does not show. I assume a fast animal as only animals have tails. A dormant golden opportunity? Could this be a clue, I do not see? I cant work it out, oh woe is me! In your reply please explain or I shall have to go on reading it again and again. Edward Ibeh July 3, 2023 at 3:22 AM I'm simply giving opportunity a tail, Wendy:-) That's all. Chase after it and catch it by the tail before someone else beats you to it. That's the essence of the poem. I hope this is helpful. Thanks for dropping by, my friend.