Edward Ibeh Poet Tanka

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Phenomena

as if by magic,
 night transforms to wonderland.
 stars fallen from sky;
 fireflies swarm by the thousands.
children chase with eyes, transfixed.


Firefly Tanka Poetry Contest
Sponsored by JCB Brul
Date written: 03/12/2022

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Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2022 at 10:13 PM Your tanka is one of my favorites and I love that picture you put with it. Big congrats. Edward Ibeh March 18, 2022 at 7:16 AM Thank you so much, Andrea:-)

Faye Gibson March 16, 2022 at 12:32 PM Love this imagery and your video adds so much. Congratulations. Edward Ibeh March 16, 2022 at 3:40 PM Thank you so much, Faye:-)

Heidi Sands March 12, 2022 at 3:44 PM Beautifully written Edward :) Edward Ibeh March 12, 2022 at 4:32 PM Thank you very much, Heidi:-)