Gideon Idudje Poet Free verse

Ode To Momma

She sells items of meager income,
such as;
Soap-flakes, peanuts, 
soft drinks, bakeries.


Not to make profit 
but at least rich enough
To feed the family of gold.

my mummy’s little outlet,
 is the bachelor’s pride.
The young men,
stride in and out 
at will to the little corner,
to make themselves
 fit for the kitchen,
 borrow for the belly,
save for the day, 
and pay for the morrow.

Its chokes to notice 
You re gone
Red is still the 
Colours of the blood
In our heart eyes
Though skin varies
Love you Momma.
The blackness 
Of your skin 
Is it strength



2ND PLACE WIN
I Can't Breathe
Richard Lamoureux

5/29/2020

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Brian Strand June 25, 2020 at 9:02 PM Gideon,this is a unique (to you)organic open style ,savour it,it is precious and rare ,and an appealing vehicle for your genre type poems.Stay creative. Gideon Idudje June 26, 2020 at 4:18 AM Thanks Brian! Your words are as gorgeous as the fields Lillie

Besma Riabi Dziri June 20, 2020 at 12:16 PM A bow of huge respect to every single mum on Earth and underneath its layers.. the incarnation of Love, Beauty and Endurance.. the pride of every grateful offspring.. the mentor of all ages.. the great muse of the poet! Mothers are of inestimable value! Great work of Love honouring so precious a momma! A great pleasure to read, Gideon! My deepest regards and blessings. Gideon Idudje June 20, 2020 at 4:24 PM Thank You Besma From my grateful Heart

John Watt June 15, 2020 at 11:24 PM "Though skin varies, red is the blood". I will remember this line, Gideon. You have helped open my eyes. Keep writing ~ John Gideon Idudje June 16, 2020 at 1:05 AM Thanks for the comments

Beata Agustin June 15, 2020 at 2:27 AM Wow! Congrats! You're blessed to have a MOM like her. God bless you. Gideon Idudje June 16, 2020 at 1:06 AM Thanks Beata!

Richard Lamoureux June 14, 2020 at 11:39 AM This moved me in a visceral way. I like the organic feel of it. Thanks for adding your voice. Congrats. Blessings Rick Gideon Idudje June 14, 2020 at 6:52 PM Am grateful For reading my poem

Aditi Mishra June 9, 2020 at 12:15 PM This is such a heartfelt beauty of love to your mom Gideon! I felt it warming my soul. Blessings :) Gideon Idudje June 9, 2020 at 6:45 PM Really O wow! Grateful heart

Freddie Robinson Jr. May 29, 2020 at 2:40 AM A beautiful poetic affirmation to your mum, Gideon! It was a joy to read, for it made me fondly remember my late, beloved mother. Love and more love always. Gideon Idudje May 29, 2020 at 9:53 AM Thanks from grateful heart