Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Precipice, Portal, Perpetual Words Poetry Contest. Sponsor - Constance La France. Date written: 01/17/2024

Perpetual

perpetual 
is my love for poetry.
without it 
how would life taste to me?
i bet it'd be so bitter 
i'd spit it out.
I'd choke 
on thousands of words 
unexpressed.
what would free 
my arrested words then?
pages would be 
as blank as 
a tabula rasa mind
as I was meant to bruise paper 
with an Ink-filled pen.
heaven knows 
what I'd be doing 
if my ink runs too dry 
to skate on a page.
who would hear
the child inside me cry 
when my muse goes missing?
lord knows passions 
roaring loudly 
inside me 
would be a silent 
as falling snow.
i need poetry 
perpetually 
so that people see 
what my eyes see,
feel what I feel deep within
and go places I go.
without poetry 
would life ever taste sweet?
the jury is out 
perpetual 
is my love for poetry. 

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Triny Xiang March 17, 2024 at 7:24 PM Wow. I think the jury is in agreement as I, your love for poetry is perpetual. Your words are sweet as falling snow.

Don Iannone March 16, 2024 at 12:26 PM Hello Edward, "Perpetual" captures a poet's unending love for poetry. Your words articulate how poetry can serve as a lifeline, transforming the bitter taste of a life unexpressed into a billowy cloud of emotions and visions. In Carl Sandburg's words, "Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance." Best wishes, Don

Smita Kulkarni March 12, 2024 at 12:07 PM Absolutely!! You have expressed your passion so well, Edward! Congratulations! -Smita

RADHIKA AGARWAL March 6, 2024 at 6:34 AM Indeed what poetry means to each of us.. Also new here please have a look at my poems:)

Andrea Dietrich March 5, 2024 at 1:21 PM Your poem is a chart topper for best new poem. Congrats, Edward Edward Ibeh March 6, 2024 at 4:17 AM Thank you very much, Andrea:-)

Susan Ashley February 29, 2024 at 8:52 AM Dear Edward, "perpetual/is my love for poetry".. indeed! Such a grand opening verse to begin your profound artistic, emotional expression of your love for creating poetry. I admire your use of vivid imagery and rich metaphors in your poetic outpouring. I adore the poetic passion of "I was meant to bruise paper/with an Ink-filled pen" - wow! Such dynamic imagery! Heartfelt, dramatic and exquisite poetry, my gifted poet friend. Congrats for topping the best new 100 list! A well-deserved honor! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan P.S. A fav! Edward Ibeh February 29, 2024 at 4:56 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback, visit and fave, Susan. You've made my day, my friend. Coming from such a great poet, it means a lot.

Vijay Pandit February 29, 2024 at 5:31 AM BIG congrats, my friend. Your poem is #1 on the best 100 list. Edward Ibeh February 29, 2024 at 7:57 AM Wow, what a pleasant surprise! Thanks for letting me know, Vijay:-) Most appreciated, my friend.

Nancy Kaufman February 28, 2024 at 6:59 AM Hi Edward, I truly enjoyed reading this well crafted poem of yours, Perpetual. It is such an excellent and soulful piece. Edward Ibeh February 28, 2024 at 7:44 AM Thank you so much, Nancy:-) I'm glad you liked it!

Smita Kulkarni February 22, 2024 at 10:45 AM Loved it! Very nicely penned, Edward! -Smita Edward Ibeh February 28, 2024 at 7:43 AM Thank you very much, Smita:-)

Constance La France February 14, 2024 at 8:59 AM Edward, excellent writing and wonderful poem. Congratulations on your win in my contest, blessings, Constance Edward Ibeh February 16, 2024 at 4:18 AM Thank you very much for the congratulations and my placement, dear Constance:-) Most obliged.

Ink Empress January 28, 2024 at 7:57 AM Congratulations dear EI, on your win. Well deserved as always Edward Ibeh February 16, 2024 at 4:17 AM Thank you very much, Inky:-)

Vijay Pandit January 18, 2024 at 6:44 AM --perpetual is my love for poetry. without it how would life taste to me?--so that people see what my eyes see, feel what I feel deep within--wonderfully expressive my friend. So honest a depiction from someone who lives and breathes poetry. A FAVE from me too, Edward. Edward Ibeh January 18, 2024 at 1:19 PM Thank you very much, Vijay. I appreciate your wonderful comments and fave, my friend.

Ink Empress January 17, 2024 at 8:12 AM Me too, i think many can resonate with your poem so well woven about your love for poetry. I especially loved the line “ pages would be as blank as a tabula rasa mind as I was meant to bruise paper with an Ink-filled pen“ soul hitting! A fave it is Edward Ibeh January 17, 2024 at 10:41 AM Thank you very much for the awesome feedback and the fave, Inky:-) Most obliged.