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In hibernation, like a polar bear After the searing pain dulls Bearable, day by day Writing Challenge 4, March 2019- Kimo- Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Dear Heart (Winner: 5th Place) Date written and posted: 03/20/2019

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/26/2019 5:56:00 PM

I love how BEARable was used after mentioning the bear. Was that deliberate? So cool!! Congrats on your win. I really enjoyed it.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/26/2019 10:07:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea:-) I'm glad you caught that!*wink* I also meant to used "day" twice...

Constance La France

Date: 3/25/2019 3:15:00 PM

Edward, congratulations on your win in my contest. Your poem really does say it like it us, little by little loss dulls but never ever goes away ~

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/25/2019 5:36:00 PM

Thank you for my placement, Constance:-) So true. Just looking through old photos is hard:-( Faith plays a big part in muddling through it all...

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/24/2019 1:22:00 PM

CONGRATS, Edward! Janice

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/24/2019 8:46:00 PM

Thank you, Janice:-)

Ralph Sergi

Date: 3/24/2019 1:17:00 PM

Congratulations, Edward: A beautiful limo

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/24/2019 8:47:00 PM

Thank you, Ralph:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/24/2019 8:09:00 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poem in the kimo contest, Edward :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/24/2019 8:48:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise!:-)

Ann Gilmour

Date: 3/21/2019 10:28:00 AM

This is a beautifully poignant kimo Edward and expresses so much about grief in so few words. Thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx good luck in the contest!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/21/2019 11:54:00 AM

Thank you so much, Ann:-) I appreciate your wonderful comments.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/20/2019 4:50:00 PM

Indeed! Grief is like no other.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/20/2019 5:02:00 PM

The pain gets dull, but never completely goes away. Thanks for the comment and visit, Kim:-)