Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Break The Silence Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Ink Empress. Inspired by "No Longer Mute" Prompt. Date written: 03/09/2025

Power Reclaimed

She's done sitting back 
and taking his abuse:
the physical, 
     the verbal, 
          the mental
               the psychological; 
Today is the day it all stops, period.
Oh, you better believe it....
She's done putting up 
with all his gaslighting.
It's not all her in head.
She's been done wrong.
She's done being caged in 
by fear of standing up 
                            for herself.
She's done 
with this-too-shall-pass dismissals.
 She's done keeping quiet 
so she creates no ripples.
She's done believing 
her voice holds no weight.
She's done!
     She's done!
          She's done!
Stick a fork in her, she's through.
Yep, enough is enough!
He will be held accountable.
She's taking back
her POWER,
at last.

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Terry Miller March 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM Such a well written creative write for the prompt, I love the layout of the lines too adds some great emphasis, congratulations Edward Ibeh March 18, 2025 at 4:03 AM Thank you very much, Terry:-)

Ink Empress March 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM Dear EI, this hits deep and i felt like its a poem that describes me too when im done! Its like youv spoken on behalf of me and many other women that are done! When we feel like enough is enough! Eventually we do decide and realize this as it is … a powerful take this is! I love the flow and how it feels! The strength of it is what impresses me the most! Thank you for always supporting my contests and me! Congratulations on your win! And appreciate you joining in to raise awareness. Edward Ibeh March 18, 2025 at 4:04 AM Thank you so much for the congratulations, wonderful feedback and my placement, Inky:-) Greatly appreciated.