Notes About The Poem

"Yalto" is a form invented by Edward Ibeh

Lines 1-15. 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables

“The divine in me bows to the divine in you”—Buddhism

Obeisance

              A slight bow 
              and with pressed palms 
               I’ll start 
                These rituals 
                     define who we are 
                       fortifies 
                         the core 
                         o b e i s a n c e~ 
                        begins
                   with respect 
                Spoken words
            for one another’s 
         spiritual harmony  
       wins...
                
to all...namaste
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Ibeh Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Wow! This is such a great Yalto, Anaya. I'm faving
Anaya Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Tyvm, Edward! It was a joyful experience. I love the Yalto~
Rolland Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 3:38 PM
beautiful poetry, would love to write as you do, thanks poet anaya have a nice sunday
Anaya Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Merci beaucoup, yann. This is the kindest compliment & review ever, & it means a lot to me, Yann. Your words come together in your unique way to enjoy. Have a nice weekend, great poet! xX
Hind Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Beautiful. You used my favorite quote. Namaste to you, dear Anaya.
Anaya Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Ty, Paige :) a strong and powerful message the quote holds, it rings true. The Christ God in every nation, in every name, is within us all, we just need to listen to its silence.
Godwin Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Namaste, aka (to some), "I don't like you, but I behold the Christ within you." I didn't know Ibeth had a form; seems each time I visit you, I am presented with something I didn't know. I popped in the box to say how beautifully simple the message is as well as simply, beautifully written. Then I noticed Demetrios and got all kinds of excited, I have missed his evolved self very much. I wish all understood this poem, wouldn't it be lovely if everyone lived the last word? I feel need now to run over to Demetrios' place and hug.
Anaya Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 9:44 AM
I've pleasured in writing in his Yalto form & have before & am sending light to it. I'm with you CayCay, I'll see you at his platform! :) https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/patrick_1519771 & https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/choose_love_1509242
Trifiatis Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Captivating and artistic, dearest, dearest Anaya. Much enjoyed!
Anaya Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 8:59 AM
I'm pleased you enjoyed my simple words of glee. Thank you, dear poet and a pleasure to meet you!
Alhemaidy Avatar
March 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Lovely write :-)
Anaya Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Tyvm, AA! _/\_
Maverick Avatar
March 25, 2026 at 3:17 PM
An interesting informative piece here Anaya.'
Anaya Avatar
March 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Ty, Joe!
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